SB2691 - Open enrollment; allow school district transfer if transferee board accepts, guarantee for active duty military children.

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An Act To Amend Section 37-15-31, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Child May Be Lawfully Transferred From The School District Of His Residence To A School In Another School District Upon A Petition Of A Parent Or Guardian If The District To Which The Child Is Attempting To Transfer Consents; To Require Such Consent To Be In Writing And Spread Upon The Minutes Of Such Board; To Establish That The School Board Of The School District In Which The Child Has Been Enrolled Or Is Qualified To Be Enrolled As A Student May Not Prevent Or Prohibit A Request To Transfer To Another District; To Set Certain Timelines Required Of School Boards For The Transfer Of Such Students; To Provide That No Child Shall Be Required To Be Transported In Excess Of 30 Miles On A School Bus From His Or Her Home To School, Or In Excess Of 30 Miles From School To His Or Her Home, If There Is Another School In An Adjacent School District Located On A Shorter School Bus Transportation Route By The Nearest Traveled Road; To Provide That Any School District Which Accepts A Child Under This Act Shall Not Assess Any Tuition Fees Upon Such Transferring Child; To Provide That Children With Parents Or Guardians Who Are Active Members Of The United States Armed Forces May, At The Discretion Of Their Parent(s) Or Legal Guardian(s), Enroll And Attend The School District Of Their Parent's Or Legal Guardian's Choosing, Regardless Of The Residence Of The Child, Provided The School Or Schools Are Located In The School District Where The Student Resides Or In An Adjacent School District; To Provide That The Sibling(s) Of Any Child Lawfully Transferred In Accordance With This Act, May Also, At The Discretion Of Their Parent(s) Or Legal Guardian(s), Enroll And Attend School In The Transferee School District, Subject To The Provisions Of This Act; To Set Certain Provisions Related To Athletic Eligibility For Students Who Transfer In Accordance With This Act; To Repeal Section 37-15-29, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For The Enrollment Or Attendance Location Of Students In Their Respective School Districts; And For Related Purposes.