Mississippi House Bill 170: Compulsory school attendance; require youth court petition after third unlawful absence and authorize community service for violations.

Mississippi · 2026 Regular Session

What it does

An Act To Amend Section 37-13-91, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require A School Attendance Officer To File A Petition With The Youth Court After A Child's Third Unlawful Absence During A School Year; To Provide That The Youth Court May Order Such Child To Complete 16 Hours Of Community Service, Which Must Be Completed Within 30 Days Of The Child Being Adjudicated; To Amend Section 43-21-621, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; And For Related Purposes.

Latest action

Died In Committee (2026-02-03)

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