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HB 795

School attendance officers; require to receive training on IDEA and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Carolyn Crawford

Mississippi bill requiring school attendance officers to complete training on federal disability law protections (IDEA and Section 504) died in committee without a vote.

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Bill Summary · HB 795

Legislative bill overview

HB 795 would mandate that school attendance officers in Mississippi receive training on the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. These are federal laws protecting students with disabilities in educational settings. The bill died in committee on February 4, 2025, without advancing to a floor vote.

Why is this important

Attendance officers are frontline school personnel who identify and respond to chronic absenteeism, but they often lack specialized knowledge about disability accommodations and legal protections. Without this training, officers risk penalizing students whose absences stem from disability-related needs or violations of federal accommodations mandates, which could expose school districts to legal liability and harm vulnerable students.

Potential points of contention

  • Implementation costs: Mandatory training requires budget allocation and staff time, which may strain already limited school district resources in Mississippi
  • Scope of training requirements: Unclear what constitutes adequate training or who bears responsibility for developing and delivering curriculum on complex federal disability law
  • Enforcement mechanisms: The bill lacks details on how compliance would be monitored or what consequences exist for non-compliance

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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