Mississippi HB170 mandates youth court petitions after a child's third unlawful school absence and authorizes community service for violations.
Mississippi HB170 amends the Compulsory School Attendance Law to require a school attendance officer to file a petition with the youth court after a child's third unlawful absence during a school year. The youth court may order the child to complete sixteen hours of community service within thirty days of being adjudicated. Law enforcement officers are authorized to investigate nonattendance and unlawful absences. The bill also outlines valid excuses for temporary nonattendance and conditions for probation related to school attendance.
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