MS SB2156

Restores the requirement that a compulsory-school-age child absent more than 40% of the instructional day must be considered absent the entire day (revises previous 37% threshold).

Revises the definition of "minimum school term" under the Adequate Education Program (MAEP) to require 60% of the instructional day instead of 63% for counting days toward the 180-day requirement.

Changes the "average daily attendance" calculation to require students be present for at least 60% of the instructional day (instead of 63%) to be counted in full-day attendance for funding allocation purposes.

Applies these attendance threshold changes to public school attendance reporting and funding calculations while exempting nonpublic schools from the 40% absence rule.

Effective July 1, 2015.