School attendance; require for children unable to score a 21 or higher on ACT until the child reaches 18 years of age.

HB 91 would require students under 18 who wish to drop out of school to first take the ACT test. If they score below 21 (or 18 if attending a school rated "D" or "F"), they must continue attending school until age 18. Parents could face penalties for their child's unexcused absences during this period. The bill amends Mississippi's compulsory school attendance law to include this ACT requirement and enforcement mechanism. However, the bill died in committee on February 3, 2026, and did not become law.