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MS HB1475

Bill

Status

Failed

3/2/2010

Primary Sponsor

Percy Watson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Youth court is authorized to order parents or legal guardians of children to attend parenting classes when the child appears before the court for delinquent acts, need of supervision, or abuse/neglect.
  • Youth court may also order parents or guardians to attend parenting classes if the child appears before the court a second time for committing delinquent acts.
  • Parenting classes must be conducted by a trained and certified facilitator in the area of parenting.
  • Youth court may assess a fee of $10 to $20 per class for parents or guardians ordered to attend.
  • Act takes effect July 1, 2010.

Legislative Description

Youth court judges; authorize to require certain parents of youth before the court to take parenting classes.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/2/2010

Full Bill Text

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