To Superintendents, Principals, and Curriculum Coordinators:
The Mississippi Department of Education is announcing the immediate availability of the Bridge-to-Career Course for eligible fifth-year seniors. Approved by the State Board of Education in April 2025, this course serves as a portfolio and exhibit option for second-semester seniors who did not pass one or more End-of-Course (EOC) assessments.
A temporary rule, filed with the Secretary of State on July 17, 2025, allows districts to implement the course immediately while the Administrative Procedures Act (APA) process is underway.
For details, including the policy, draft curriculum, PowerPoint, and FAQs, visit mdek12.org/secondaryeducation/bridge-to-career-course/ .
Please contact the Office of Curriculum and Instruction at (601) 359-2586 with any questions.