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Mississippi House Republicans split over school choice bill

By Cameron Smith Jan 16, 2026 | 2:38 PM

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – There was tension at the Mississippi State Capitol after 17 House Republicans joined 42 Democrats to vote against a bill that would allow school choice. The bill would allow students to use those funds to attend private school, if they choose. It would also be easier for children to move from […]