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MS HB504
Bill
Status
1/30/2018
Primary Sponsor
Omeria Scott
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AI Summary
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Requires school attendance officers to file a petition with youth court after a child's third unlawful absence during a school year, rather than the previous threshold of fifth absence.
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Authorizes youth court to order adjudicated children to complete 16 hours of community service within 30 days of adjudication for compulsory attendance violations.
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Adds community service as a probation condition option in youth court proceedings for students ordered to enroll or reenroll in school.
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Makes conforming amendments to Section 43-21-621 to align youth court authority with the new community service requirement under Section 37-13-91.
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Takes effect July 1, 2018.
Legislative Description
Compulsory school attendance; require youth court petition to be filed after third unlawful absence and authorize imposition of community service for violations.
Last Action
Died In Committee
1/30/2018