HB 372 Mississippi House · 2025 Regular Session

Mississippi High School Dropout Prevention Act of 2025; create.

HB 372 creates Mississippi's "High School Dropout Prevention Act of 2025," targeting school districts with the lowest graduation rates. It requires the State Department of Education to develop specific interventions for at-risk students - including early math support, dual enrollment programs, and specialized services for foster youth, English learners, and students with disabilities - and track data like suspension rates and Algebra I failures. The bill also restricts 17-year-olds from withdrawing from school without written agreements documenting hardship, illness, or court orders, plus requires warnings about reduced future earnings. These measures aim to improve graduation rates through targeted support and data-driven program adjustments, effective July 1, 2025.
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Jan 2025
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Introduced Jan 10, 2025 Last action Feb 4, 2025
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