SB2304 • 2026

High school student-athletes; allow one transfer without penalty or loss of eligibility.

AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT EVERY STUDENT-ATHLETE IN THIS STATE, WHETHER IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOL OR ANY SCHOOL THAT IS A MEMBER OF THE MISSISSIPPI HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION (MHSAA), SHALL BE ALLOWED ONE TRANSFER TO ANOTHER SCHOOL OR SCHOOL DISTRICT DURING HIS OR HER LENGTH OF ELIGIBILITY WITHOUT LOSS OF ELIGIBILITY OR ANY OTHER PENALTY; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

Education

Did Not Pass

The latest official action shows that this bill did not move forward in that session.

Sponsor: Thompson
Last action: 2026-02-03
Official status: Dead
Effective date: July 1, 20

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material confirms that the bill would allow one transfer without penalty but does not specify if it affects other participation rules beyond eligibility.

High School Student-Athletes Can Transfer Once Without Losing Eligibility

This bill allows high school student-athletes in Mississippi to transfer once during their time as a student without losing eligibility or facing penalties.

What This Bill Does

Allows each student-athlete one chance to change schools or districts while still eligible.
Keeps the student's ability to play sports after transferring.

Who It Names or Affects

High school student-athletes in Mississippi
Schools that are members of the MHSAA

Terms To Know

MHSAA: Mississippi High School Activities Association, which oversees high school sports and activities.

Limits and Unknowns

The bill did not pass during the session.
It does not change other rules about playing in games or practices.

Bill History

2026-02-03 Mississippi Legislative Bill Status System
02/03 (S) Died In Committee
2026-01-19 Mississippi Legislative Bill Status System
01/19 (S) Referred To Education

Official Summary Text

High school student-athletes; allow one transfer without penalty or loss of eligibility.

Current Bill Text

Read the full stored bill text

S. B. No. 2304 *SS36/R491* ~ OFFICIAL ~ G1/2
26/SS36/R491
PAGE 1 (icj\kr)
ST: High school student-athletes; allow one
transfer without penalty or loss of eligibility.
To: Education
MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION 2026

By: Senator(s) Thompson

SENATE BILL NO. 2304

AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT EVERY STUDENT-ATHLETE IN THIS STATE, 1
WHETHER IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOL OR ANY SCHOOL THAT IS A MEMBER 2
OF THE MISSISSIPPI HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION (MHSAA), 3
SHALL BE ALLOWED ONE TRANSFER TO ANOTHER SCHOOL OR SCHOOL DISTRICT 4
DURING HIS OR HER LENGTH OF ELIGIBILITY WITHOUT LOSS OF 5
ELIGIBILITY OR ANY OTHER PENALTY; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES. 6
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI: 7
SECTION 1. Every student-athlete in this state, whether in 8
public secondary school or any school that is a member of the 9
Mississippi High School Activities Association (MHSAA), shall be 10
allowed one (1) transfer to another school or school district 11
during his or her length of eligibility without loss of 12
eligibility or any other penalty for such transfer. The 13
eligibility upon transfer provided for herein shall not preclude 14
enforcement of any other participation rules or requirements. 15
SECTION 2. This act shall take effect and be in force from 16
and after July 1, 2026. 17