HB 173·MS·house
First grade enrollment; allow child who turns six on or before December 31 to start at beginning of that school year.
FailedFiled Jan 7, 2026
Sponsor: Scott
Latest Action
(H) Died In Committee
Feb 3, 2026
Summary
The bill amends state law so a child who reaches age six on or before December 31 may enroll in first grade at the start of that school year. It also revises the definition of a compulsory‑school‑age child to include those students. This change would affect families with children born later in the calendar year and the schools that enroll them.
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