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MS HB1246
MS HB1246School attendance officers; require to receive training on IDEA and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
summary
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 Section 37-13-107, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require School Attendance Officers To Complete A Comprehensive Legal Training For Purposes Of Idea And Section 504 Of The Rehabilitation Act Of 1973 To Understand The Legal Rights And Provide Proper Interaction And Reporting Procedures For Children With Disabilities; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that school attendance officers in Mississippi must complete comprehensive legal training on the Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act (IDEA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, in addition to their existing training requirements. IDEA is a federal law ensuring that children with disabilities have access to free appropriate public education, while Section 504 is a civil rights law prohibiting discrimination based on disability. This new training, sponsored by the Mississippi Department of Education's Office of Special Education, aims to equip attendance officers with the knowledge to understand the legal rights of children with disabilities under these laws and to properly identify, report, and assist in the evaluation of children who may have a disability, thereby ensuring schools fulfill their legal duty to locate and identify such students.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 02/03/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1246.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/HB/1200-1299/HB1246IN.htm |
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