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SB 2618

School attendance officers; transfer responsibility of employment from MDE to local school districts.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Dennis DeBar and 2 co-sponsors

SB 2618: School Attendance Officers OverviewBill Number: SB 2618 Title: School attendance officers; transfer responsibility of employment from MDE to local school districts. Stat

Died On Calendar
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Bill Summary · SB 2618

SB 2618: School Attendance Officers

Overview

Bill Number: SB 2618
Title: School attendance officers; transfer responsibility of employment from MDE to local school districts.
Status: Died On Calendar
Introduced: March 13, 2025

Purpose and Intent

The primary goal of SB 2618 was to transfer the responsibility for employing and managing school attendance officers from the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) to individual local school districts. The bill aimed to provide more local control and flexibility over attendance enforcement efforts.

Key Provisions

  • Removes the requirement for MDE to employ and oversee school attendance officers statewide
  • Transfers the authority and funding for attendance officers to local school district control
  • Allows each district to determine the number, qualifications, and duties of their own attendance officers
  • Requires districts to establish policies and procedures for attendance enforcement and truancy intervention

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) would no longer be responsible for attendance officer employment and oversight
  • Local school districts would gain full control and funding for their own attendance officer programs
  • Students and families could see changes in how attendance is monitored and enforced at the local level
  • Potential for inconsistencies in attendance policies and practices across different school districts

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

SB 2618 was introduced in the Mississippi State Senate on March 13, 2025, but ultimately died on the calendar without receiving a full vote. The bill did not advance through the legislative process, so it did not become law. Any future attempts to transfer attendance officer responsibilities would require reintroduction and passage of similar legislation.

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

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