MS HB587 | 2015 | Regular Session

Status

Completed Legislative Action
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Failed on February 3 2015 - 100% progression
Action: 2015-02-03 - Died In Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]

Summary

An Act To Amend Section 37-13-91, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That When A Child Has Three Or More Unlawful Absences During The School Year, The School Attendance Officer Shall File A Petition With The Youth Court; 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; And For Related Purposes.

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Title

Compulsory School Attendance Law; require certain students to provide community service for unlawful absences.

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History

DateChamberAction
2015-02-03HouseDied In Committee
2015-01-19HouseReferred To Education;Judiciary B

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