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MS HB1022
Bill
Status
2/2/2021
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 compulsory-school-age child's third unlawful absence during a school year, rather than waiting until attempts to secure attendance have failed
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Authorizes youth courts to order children adjudicated for truancy to complete 16 hours of community service within 30 days of adjudication
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Adds completion of 16 hours of community service as a specific condition of probation that youth courts may impose on juveniles ordered to enroll or reenroll in school
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Maintains existing requirements that schools report students with 5 unlawful absences to attendance officers within 2 school days or 5 calendar days
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Effective date of July 1, 2021
Legislative Description
Compulsory school attendance; require youth court petition after third unlawful absence and authorize community service for violations.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/2/2021