MS SB2118

Establishes the Motivating Parents and Children (MPAC) pilot program within the State Department of Education to provide grants to six school districts (three urban, three rural) for parental involvement services targeting at-risk students and juvenile crime prevention.

Requires participating school districts to employ a program coordinator, six licensed social workers and certified guidance counselors, and implement family support services based on the Communities In Schools (CIS) model including parenting classes, after-school care, and adult literacy programs.

Mandates that parents in MPAC districts attend school conferences, parenting classes, or after-school meetings when summoned; failure to comply results in suspension of the child and potential misdemeanor charges against the parent.

Allows school districts to require parents to spend a day in school with their child after a major rule violation and creates incentive programs for children whose parents volunteer at least 10 hours and attend PTA/parenting events.

Authorizes automatic driver's license suspension for one year for minors under 18 in MPAC districts who withdraw or are suspended from school, with exemption from reinstatement fees for licenses suspended under this provision.