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MS HB960
Bill
Status
Failed
2/2/2021
Primary Sponsor
Omeria Scott
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AI Summary
- School attendance officers must visit the home or residence of a compulsory-school-age child within 72 hours of an unexcused absence to consult with the parent or legal guardian
- If the child is found in a location other than their home or residence, the officer must notify parents and school officials of where the child was physically located
- The bill amends Section 37-13-89 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, which governs the duties of school attendance officers employed by the State Department of Education
- Mississippi is limited to no more than 153 school attendance officers statewide under the Office of Compulsory School Attendance Enforcement
- Effective date is July 1, 2021
Legislative Description
School attendance officers; require to visit homes of certain children within 72 hours of unexcused absence.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/2/2021
Committee Referrals
Education1/18/2021
Full Bill Text
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