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MS HB960

Bill

Status

Failed

2/2/2021

Primary Sponsor

Omeria Scott

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021 Regular Session

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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