Mississippi HB91 requires children to take the ACT before dropping out of school and mandates school attendance until age 18 for those who score.
Mississippi HB91 mandates that children under 18 who choose to drop out of school must first take the American College Testing (ACT) assessment. If a child fails to score 21 or higher on the ACT, they must continue attending school until they turn 18. The bill also outlines procedures for reporting unexcused absences and penalties for parents who fail to comply with compulsory attendance laws. It emphasizes the state's intention to respect parental rights in education choices while enforcing compulsory attendance for certain students.
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