MS HB1319

Establishes a Motivating Parents and Children (M.P.A.C.) pilot program in six selected school districts (three urban, three rural) beginning in the 2024-2025 school year to coordinate school and family support services targeting at-risk students and requiring parental involvement.

Requires participating districts to employ a District M.P.A.C. Program Coordinator and three home-school coordinators, implement family support services based on the Communities In Schools model, and provide parenting classes, adult literacy programs, and after-school care.

Mandates that parents or guardians in M.P.A.C. districts attend school conferences, parenting classes, and school functions when summoned; failure to comply may result in suspension of their child and a misdemeanor charge with fines up to $250.

Authorizes automatic one-year driver's license suspension for minors under 18 in M.P.A.C. districts who withdraw from school (defined as more than 10 consecutive unexcused absences) or are suspended from school, with exemption from reinstatement fees.

Creates incentive programs for student participation when parents volunteer at least 10 hours in classrooms and attend PTA/PTO meetings, including activity cards for school events and exemptions from certain classroom fees.