HB1291

School attendance officers; provide formula for allocating funds for the employment of and increase minimum base salary.

Failed·2/3/26
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Mississippi HB1291 proposes a formula for allocating funds for school attendance officers and increases their minimum base salary.

Mississippi HB1291 amends Section 37-13-89 of the Mississippi Code to establish a formula for allocating state funds for employing school attendance officers based on the number of compulsory-school-age children in the county. It also increases the minimum base salary for these officers, with different salary scales based on education and experience. The bill outlines the duties of school attendance officers, including locating and identifying non-attending children, cooperating with public agencies, and investigating cases of nonattendance.

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History

Feb 3

House

Died In Committee

Jan 19

House

Referred To Education;Appropriations A