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MS HB476
Bill
Status
1/30/2018
Primary Sponsor
Omeria Scott
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AI Summary
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Requires any child under 18 who chooses to drop out of school to first take the ACT test, with the school attendance officer ensuring compliance.
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Children scoring below 21 on the ACT (or below 18 if from a school rated "D" or "F") must remain enrolled in school until age 18 under compulsory attendance law.
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Adds children unable to attain required ACT scores to the definition of "compulsory-school-age child" in Section 37-13-91.
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Parents of children required to attend school until 18 who accumulate unexcused absences remain subject to existing penalties under the compulsory attendance law, including prosecution for contributing to child neglect.
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Effective July 1, 2018.
Legislative Description
School attendance; require for children who cannot score a 21 or higher on ACT until the child reaches 18 years of age.
Last Action
Died In Committee
1/30/2018