As lawmakers continue discussions on expanding school choice, MAIS warns not to “destroy the agility” of independent schools while MHSAA expresses concern unethical athletic recruiting.

The Mississippi House Education Freedom Select Committee held its third hearing on Thursday at the state Capitol as lawmakers continue to consider ways to expand school choice in the state.

The information gained through the hearings will be used to draft legislation during the 2026 legislative session.

First to address the committee this week was Barrett Donahoe, the executive director of the Mid-South Association of Independent Schools. He said the organization supports educational choice but advised against attaching requirements to funding for private schools.

Donahoe told lawmakers that the organiz

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