HB173

Mississippi HB173 allows children turning six by December 31 to enroll in first grade at the start of the school year.

Mississippi HB173 amends the state's compulsory school attendance law to allow children who turn six years old on or before December 31 to enroll in first grade at the beginning of the school year in which they turn six. Previously, only children who turned six by September 1 could enroll at the start of the school year. The bill also includes provisions for reporting and handling absences, defining compulsory-school-age children, and outlining the duties of parents, guardians, and custodians regarding school enrollment and attendance.