HB231

Mississippi Dropout Prevention and Student Re-engagement Act aims to reduce dropout rates and increase graduation rates.

The Mississippi Dropout Prevention and Student Re-engagement Act establishes the Office of Dropout Prevention within the State Department of Education to focus on reducing dropout rates and increasing graduation rates. The office will collaborate with local educational agencies to analyze student data, create and evaluate student graduation and completion plans, and provide technical assistance. High priority and priority local educational agencies must adopt and implement student graduation and completion plans, which include strategies to reduce dropout rates and increase graduation rates.