Loading chat...
MS HB206
Bill
Status
1/31/2017
Primary Sponsor
John Hines
Click for details
AI Summary
-
Allows first-time offenders in Mississippi public schools to choose participation in a community service program of at least 40 hours as an alternative to suspension or expulsion.
-
Community service program must be supervised by the school district or a nonprofit organization with a collaborative relationship with the district.
-
Students participating in the community service program may receive youth peer counseling as deemed appropriate by the school district.
-
Applies only to students who have never been subject to prior disciplinary action.
-
Effective July 1, 2017.
Legislative Description
Public school students; authorize use of community service as a disciplinary alternative to suspension or expulsion.
Last Action
Died In Committee
1/31/2017