SB2234 - School attendance zones; allow students to transfer to other school districts subject to availability and approval.

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An Act To Amend Section 37-15-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A School District Superintendent, Subject To The Ratification Of The Superintendent's School Board, May Consent To The Enrollment Of A Child From Another School Or Attendance Center Upon The Request Of The Child's Parent Or Legal Guardian; To Amend Section 37-15-29, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Any Child Attending A School In This State May Transfer To Any School Offering Instruction At The Grade Level Of The Transferring Student In Any School District Subject To Available Capacity; To Amend Section 37-15-31, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide The Process By Which A Parent Or Legal Guardian May Petition A School For The Transfer Of Their Child; To Provide That The Petitioned District Shall Determine If There Is Capacity At The Desired School By Using Publicly Verifiable Data; To Amend Section 37-151-93, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.