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MS HB239
Bill
Status
3/5/2024
Primary Sponsor
Omeria Scott
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AI Summary
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Amends Mississippi compulsory school attendance law to require school attendance officers to file a youth court petition after a child's third unlawful absence during a school year (previously required after accumulating absences).
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Authorizes youth court to order children adjudicated for unlawful absences to complete 16 hours of community service within 30 days of adjudication.
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Adds 16 hours of community service as a permissible probation condition for juveniles ordered to enroll or reenroll in school under youth court jurisdiction.
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Effective July 1, 2024.
Legislative Description
Compulsory school attendance; require youth court petition after third unlawful absence and authorize community service for violations.
Last Action
Died In Committee
3/5/2024