MS HB1479

Amends Section 43-21-621 to clarify superintendent discretionary authority when assigning children ordered by youth court to enroll or reenroll in school after committing a violent act.

Limits superintendent's ability to assign a child to an alternative school program only when the violent act was committed on school property, as defined in Section 37-11-29(3).

Requires that if a violent act occurred off school property, the superintendent must assign the child to a regular school with the general student population.

Defines "violent act" as any action resulting in death or physical harm to another, or an attempt to cause such harm.

Takes effect July 1, 2016.