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MS HB173First grade enrollment; allow child who turns six on or before December 31 to start at beginning of that school year.
summary
Introduced
01/07/2026
01/07/2026
In Committee
01/07/2026
01/07/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Amend Section 37-15-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Allow Any Student Who Reaches The Age Of Six On Or Before December 31 To Enroll In First Grade At The Start Of The School Year During Which The Child Attains The Age Of Six; To Amend Section 37-13-91, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Include Students Who Are Enrolled At The Start Of A School Year During Which They Attain The Age Of Six On Or Before December 31 In The Definition Of "compulsory-school-age Child"; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill amends Mississippi law to allow children who turn six years old on or before December 31st of a given year to enroll in first grade at the beginning of that school year, rather than having to wait until the following year if their birthday falls after September 1st. It also updates the definition of a "compulsory-school-age child" to include these children, ensuring they are subject to the state's mandatory school attendance laws from the start of the school year in which they become eligible. This change aims to provide earlier access to first grade for a broader group of children.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 02/03/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0173.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/HB/0100-0199/HB0173IN.htm |
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