MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972
As Amended

Index for Chapter 013 of Title 37

37-13-1.  Uniform system of free public schools. 
37-13-3.  Doctrinal, sectarian or denominational teaching. 
37-13-4.  Voluntary participation in prayer generally. 
37-13-4.1.  Voluntary prayer at school-related student events. 
37-13-5.  Display of Mississippi and United States flags; course of study. 
37-13-6.  Display of United States flag near public school buildings and in classrooms; student instruction in proper flag etiquette; daily recitation of pledge of allegiance at beginning of school day. 
37-13-7.  Pledges of allegiance to United States and Mississippi flags. 
37-13-8 Period of quiet reflection at opening of school day.
37-13-9.  Curriculum committee. 
37-13-21.  Health education programs. 
37-13-41.  Reports by school superintendents as to type and amount of work performed in each grade. 
37-13-58.  Career education; duties of department of education; office of career education. 
37-13-59.  Career education; state coordinator; cooperation by state colleges and universities. 
37-13-60.  Career education; implementation of program by school districts; funding. 
37-13-60.1.  Career information delivery system. 
37-13-61.  Date of opening of school term; annual school calendar; length of school term. 
37-13-63.  Minimum length of school term. 
37-13-65.  Closing of schools for holidays and emergencies. 
37-13-67.  Length of scholastic month; length of school day. 
37-13-69.  Observance of legal holidays. 
37-13-81. Office of Compulsory School Attendance Enforcement; creation [Repealed effective July 1, 2004].
37-13-83. Director; qualifications; responsibilities [Repealed effective July 1, 2004].
37-13-85. Powers and duties [Repealed effective July 1, 2004].
37-13-87. District office supervisors; powers and duties; qualifications; salaries [Repealed effective July 1, 2004].
37-13-89. School attendance officers; qualifications; duties; salaries [Repealed effective July 1, 2004].
37-13-90. Repeal of §§ 37-13-81 through 37-13-90 [Repealed effective July 1, 2004].
37-13-91.  Compulsory school attendance requirements generally; enforcement of law.
37-13-92.  Alternative school program for compulsory-school-age students; transportation of students; expenses.
37-13-107.  Training and education course for school attendance officers; effect of failure to receive certificate. 
37-13-131.  Administration of program; Office of Comprehensive School Health Education; curriculum components. 
37-13-133.  Professional and nonprofessional staff for program. 
37-13-134.  Recommended guidelines for physical education and fitness classes; physical activity coordinator; state physical activity plan; creation of local health/physical education advisory councils. 
37-13-135.  Implementation of program by school boards; local health education council; cooperation by school boards of school districts; implementation and development of plans by Commission on School Accreditation. 
37-13-151.  Program requirements.
37-13-153.  Funding.
37-13-155.  Local community programs; school district, community college funding.
37-13-161. Religious matters proper for inclusion in public school courses.
37-13-163. Posting or reading of historical documents with religious references; display of motto "In God We Trust".
37-13-181. Local school board implementation. 
37-13-183. Student assessment and evaluation. 
37-13-185. State Board of Education review procedure.

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