Mississippi 2023 Regular Session

Mississippi House Bill HB652

Introduced
1/16/23  
Refer
1/16/23  

Caption

Excused absence; permit for students participating in roping or barrel horse racing events.

Impact

If enacted, this bill will specifically modify the existing school attendance laws to include provisions for students whose activities in roping and barrel racing are deemed significant enough to warrant an absence from school. This change is expected to foster greater participation in these events, which may enhance students' life skills and educational experiences related to agriculture and animal care. However, it is essential to ensure that such absences do not significantly hinder the academic progress of the students involved.

Summary

House Bill 652 aims to amend the Mississippi Compulsory School Attendance Law by providing excused absences for compulsory-school-age children participating in organized roping and barrel racing events. This bill introduces a new clause that allows such children to miss school without penalty when they attend official events sanctioned by recognized organizations. The intent of the bill is to recognize and accommodate the significance of these activities in certain communities, particularly where equestrian events are a cultural tradition and part of the educational landscape.

Contention

Notable points of contention surrounding HB 652 may stem from concerns about the potential for abuse of the excused absence provisions. Critics may argue that allowing students to miss school for these events could encourage a lax attitude towards attendance, undermining academic commitments. Additionally, discussions might arise regarding whether such absences are justified compared to more traditional educational activities, and if they could create disparities in how other extracurricular activities are recognized by the law.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

MS HB1358

Excused absences; permit for students participating in roping or barrel horse events.

MS HB1318

Excused absence; permit for students participating in roping or barrel horse events.

MS HB1417

Compulsory school attendance; authorize excused absences for student participation in civic engagement or political event.

MS HB1050

Student absenteeism; excuse those related to a student's disability.

MS HB1071

Student absenteeism; excuse those related to an exceptional student's disability.

MS HB792

Student absenteeism; excuse those related to an exceptional student's disability.

MS SB2824

Elections; allow an excused absence for compulsory-school-age children to serve as poll workers on election day.

MS A550

Permits excused absences for students who attend civic events.

MS HB1371

"Released-Time Court Act; enact to require school districts to adopt policy to excuse students for religious study.

MS A1271

Permits excused absences for students who attend civic events.

Similar Bills

MS HB1048

Compulsory school age; revise definition to include children who attain the age of five years before September 1.

MS HB887

Compulsory school age; revise definition to include children who attain the age of five years before September 1.

MS HB1358

Excused absences; permit for students participating in roping or barrel horse events.

MS HB1318

Excused absence; permit for students participating in roping or barrel horse events.

MS SB2824

Elections; allow an excused absence for compulsory-school-age children to serve as poll workers on election day.

MS SB2703

Kindergarten-age children; require compulsory school attendance for all.

MS SB2163

Kindergarten-age children; require compulsory school attendance for all.

MS HB343

Compulsory-school-age child; revise definition of by increasing required age to 18 years.