MS SB2023

Establishes the Motivating Parents and Children (MPAC) pilot program within the State Department of Education to provide grants to 6 school districts (3 urban, 3 rural) for coordinating services to at-risk children and their families with required parental involvement

Requires participating districts to employ a program coordinator, 3 licensed social workers, and 3 certified guidance counselors, and implement family support services based on the Communities In Schools dropout prevention model

Mandates parents attend school conferences or parenting classes (minimum 20 hours) when summoned; failure to attend after being given the class option results in a misdemeanor fine up to $250

Creates incentive programs for children whose parents attend PTA meetings, parenting classes, and volunteer at least 10 hours in classrooms, including activity cards and fee exemptions

Authorizes suspension of driver's licenses for one year for students under 18 in pilot districts who withdraw from school (defined as more than 10 consecutive unexcused absences) or are suspended from school, with no reinstatement fee required