Mississippi towns say 'no' to school choice as state-level push continues
As conservative lawmakers promise to expand school choice next year, a handful of Mississippi cities are taking a public stand against the policy.
The resolutions could signal a lack of support for school choice among everyday Mississippians, something opponents have previously noted.
Municipal boards in Clinton, Pearl, Florence and Jackson all adopted anti-school choice resolutions in September, citing constituents’ disapproval.
School choice refers to a number of policies that give more educational options to families outside of traditional public schools, often allowing them to use public dollars to fund this education. Despite the recent success of the state’s public education system, powerful state lawmakers such as House Speaker Jason White say the issue will headline the upcoming legislative session.
Read more at: https://mississippitoday.org/2025/10/07/mississippi-towns-say-no-to-school-choice-as-state-level-push-continues/