Mississippi HB1246 mandates training for school attendance officers on IDEA and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
Mississippi HB1246 amends Section 37-13-107 of the Mississippi Code of 1972 to require school attendance officers to complete a comprehensive legal training on the Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act (IDEA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. This training aims to ensure officers understand the legal rights of children with disabilities and the proper procedures for reporting potential disabilities. Failure to complete the training within the first year of employment disqualifies officers from performing their duties and receiving compensation.
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