Mississippi State Standards

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Mississippi Holocaust Education Summary

Legal Status

  • Mandated by law: No
  • The Mississippi Commission on the Holocaust was established under Mississippi Code § 39‑29‑1 (2004)
  • The Commission catalogues Holocaust memorials, advises schools, develops programs, and coordinates public awareness—but does not require Holocaust education in school curricula [oai_citation:0‡law.justia.com](https://law.justia.com/codes/mississippi/title-39/chapter-29/section-39-29-1/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)

How the Holocaust Appears in Mississippi’s Standards

There is no legal requirement for Holocaust or genocide instruction in public schools. Districts may choose to include Holocaust content, but it is not mandated by state academic standards.

Supplemental Teaching Tools Encouraged

To support Holocaust education, the following resources may be used:

  • Curriculum and assistance from the Mississippi Commission on the Holocaust
  • Resources from the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum
  • Echoes & Reflections educational materials
  • Survivor testimony videos and primary source documents

Teaching Notes for Mississippi Educators

AreaGuidance
Mandated by LawNo
Included in CurriculumNot required—offered at district discretion
Grade LevelsVaries by district; no statewide standard
Instructional FlexibilityHigh – schools decide if/how to cover Holocaust themes
Professional DevelopmentCommission provides guidance and support to educators

Conclusion

Mississippi does not mandate Holocaust education in public schools. However, the Mississippi Commission on the Holocaust exists to support districts through advisory services, resources, and community outreach. Educators interested in teaching the Holocaust have access to Commission guidance and national curricula to build age-appropriate classroom lessons.

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