MS SB2449

Requires juvenile detention centers to notify school districts within one business day when a detained student will miss school or special education services required by state and federal law or designated on an IEP.

Establishes that the sponsoring school district (designated by youth court judge) must provide educational services including a six-week summer enrichment program focused on mathematics and English language arts, with a minimum four-hour school day.

Requires local education agencies to have policies ensuring student records are transferred to and from the sponsoring school district as soon as practicable to enable effective delivery of educational services.

Mandates that home school districts ensure all IEP-related services are provided, that students are included in state and district-wide assessments, and that teachers and support staff serving IDEA-eligible students hold required state and federal certifications.

Authorizes the Mississippi Department of Education to promulgate rules and regulations regarding education of children in juvenile detention facilities and conduct annual inspections of educational services for compliance determination.