The Mississippi Department of Education announced the newest 132 members of the State Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council, nine of which are local students.
The Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science has eight students on the council: junior Jasmaan Banipal, senior Teagan Lotwala, senior Yash Malhotra, senior Grace Ann Courtesy, junior Israel Cecil, senior Yaerim Choi, senior Michelle Yang and senior Antanae Shelton.
Walker Moore, a senior at West Point High School, was also named to the list.
The council is made up of students from different backgrounds, school size and regions in the state who will share their opinions and offer advice about educational opportunities and policy to State Superintendent of Education Lance Evans.
There are 94 new members, including 10 students who were semifinalists in spring 2024 for the State Board of Education Junior Representative position and 38 students who are returning from last year, including Yaerim Choi.
Students will act as liaisons between MDE and public school students from across the state.
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