MS SB2459

Amends Mississippi's compulsory school attendance law to lower the minimum age from 6 years to 5 years old, making kindergarten-age children subject to compulsory attendance requirements.

Increases the maximum compulsory school age from 17 years to 18 years, requiring attendance through the year a child turns 18 (on or before September 1).

Exempts students who graduate high school before age 18 through dual enrollment, gifted programs, advanced placement, International Baccalaureate, or GED/high school equivalency programs from compulsory attendance requirements.

Allows 17-year-olds to enroll in GED or high school equivalency programs for the purpose of obtaining gainful employment.

Effective date is July 1, 2017.