Mississippi House Bill 246: Student residency requirements; require State Board of Education to adopt uniform policy to be implemented by school boards.

Mississippi · 2026 Regular Session

What it does

An Act To Amend Section 37-15-29, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The State Board Of Education To Adopt A Policy Establishing Uniform Residency Requirements For Children Enrolled In Public Schools To Be Adhered To By All Local School Boards; To Provide That The Policy Does Not Abrogate The Right Of Any Parent Or Legal Guardian Of A Child To Legally Transfer The Child To Another School District; To Bring Forward Section 37-15-31, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Establishes General Procedures For Transferring Students Between School Districts Under Certain Circumstances, For The Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.

Latest action

Died In Committee (2026-02-03)

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