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Bill > SB2297
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Introduced
01/19/2026
01/19/2026
In Committee
01/19/2026
01/19/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Amend Sections 37-13-91 And 37-15-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Definition Of "school" And "compulsory-school-age Child"; To Provide That The Provisions Of The Mississippi Compulsory School Attendance Law Are Fully Applicable To Kindergarten-age Children; To Require Such Kindergarten-age Children To Attend Licensed Public, Parochial, Nonpublic Or Homeschool Kindergarten Programs; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill amends Mississippi's Compulsory School Attendance Law to require children who will turn five years old by August 1st of the calendar year to attend kindergarten, effectively lowering the compulsory school age to five. It expands the definition of "school" to include licensed public, parochial, nonpublic, or legitimate homeschool kindergarten programs that cater to the developmental needs of five-year-olds. The bill also adjusts the enrollment age for kindergarten in public schools to August 1st, aligning it with the new compulsory attendance requirement.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 02/03/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2297.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/SB/2200-2299/SB2297IN.htm |
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