HB246

Student residency requirements; require State Board of Education to adopt uniform policy to be implemented by school boards.

Failed·2/3/26
In Text

Mississippi HB246 requires the State Board of Education to adopt a uniform policy for student residency requirements in public schools.

Mississippi HB246 amends the state code to mandate the State Board of Education to establish a uniform policy for student residency requirements in public schools. This policy must be followed by all local school boards. The bill also outlines specific circumstances under which students can transfer to another school district, such as when a parent is an instructional employee or a military member on active duty.

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History

Feb 3

House

Died In Committee

Jan 7

House

Referred To Education