Mississippi House Speaker Pushes to Expand Education Savings Accounts

Mississippi House Speaker pushes to expand education savings accounts

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - House Speaker Jason White (R-Miss.) wants to expand education savings accounts during the 2026 Legislative Session. White said the House will be committed to changing the educational landscape to make sure each student has access to education that meets their needs. “Our current system often falls short in delivering that full options for all students economically disadvantaged communities, specifically in Mississippi, ha…

Speaker White tasks members with exploring topics likely on House’s 2026 legislative agenda - Mississippi Monitor

By: Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune   Speaker Jason White addresses the Madison County Business League in March 2025 (Photo from White’s Facebook)   This week, the Speaker of the Mississippi House announced Select Committees to explore four policy issues the chamber is likely to consider in the 2026 legislative session: education freedom, the Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS), voters’ rights, and capital and metro revitalization. Speak…