SB2802

Mississippi SB2802 criminalizes the forging or falsifying of residency documents to enroll a child in public schools without establishing domicile.

Mississippi SB2802 amends Section 37-15-9 of the Mississippi Code to criminalize the willful forging or falsifying of a residency document for the purpose of enrolling a child in public schools without establishing domicile within the school district. The bill imposes penalties, including fines and imprisonment, on parents, legal guardians, or custodians found guilty of such actions. Additionally, it mandates that the Department of Education, school districts, or any school employee notify law enforcement of any violations.