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MS SB2802
Bill
AI Summary
- Criminalizes willful forging or falsifying of residency documents to enroll a child in a school district where the family has not established domicile
- Penalties include a fine up to $1,000 and/or imprisonment up to six months in county jail for parents, legal guardians, or custodians convicted of the offense
- Mandatory expulsion of the child whose enrollment was based on fraudulent residency documents following a conviction
- Requires the Mississippi Department of Education, school districts, and school employees to report suspected violations to law enforcement
- Effective date of July 1, 2026
Legislative Description
School enrollment; criminalize enrollment without establishing domicile within the school district.
Last Action
Died On Calendar
2/12/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary, Division B1/19/2026
Full Bill Text
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