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MS HB1401

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

1/31/2023

Primary Sponsor

Omeria Scott

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires school attendance officers to file a petition with youth court after a child's third unlawful absence during a school year, rather than the previous threshold of five absences.

  • Authorizes youth courts to order children adjudicated for unlawful absences to complete 16 hours of community service within 30 days of adjudication.

  • Amends Section 43-21-621 to specify that youth courts may impose community service as a probation condition for students ordered to enroll or reenroll in school.

  • Effective July 1, 2023.

Legislative Description

Compulsory school attendance; require youth court petition after third unlawful absence and authorize community service for violations.

Last Action

Died In Committee

1/31/2023

Committee Referrals

Education1/16/2023

Full Bill Text

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