Senate Bill 2041 Summary

• Criminalizes willful enrollment of a child in Mississippi public schools without establishing domicile in the state and district, with penalties of up to $500 fine or 30 days imprisonment.

• Requires the Department of Education to expel any child whose enrollment was the basis of a conviction under this provision.

• Mandates that the Department of Education, school districts, and school employees report violations of this enrollment requirement to law enforcement authorities.

• Defines "domicile" as the place where a person physically resides with the intention of remaining indefinitely or returning permanently when temporarily absent.

• Takes effect July 1, 2025.