Mississippi House Bill 91: School attendance; require for children unable to score a 21 or higher on ACT until the child reaches 18 years of age.

Mississippi · 2026 Regular Session

What it does

An Act To Require Children Who Are Younger Than 18 Years Old To Take The Act Assessment Prior To Dropping Out Of School; To Provide That If The Child Cannot Attain A Certain Act Score They Shall Be Included In The Compulsory School Attendance Law Until They Reach 18 Years Of Age; To Provide Penalties For The Parents Of Children Who Are Required To Attend School Until Reaching 18 Years Of Age And Miss A Certain Number Of Consecutive Days; To Amend Section 37-13-91, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; And For Related Purposes.

Latest action

Died In Committee (2026-02-03)

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