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HB195 • 2026

School districts; require to conduct mandatory parent meetings before the start of each school year.

AN ACT TO REQUIRE SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO CONDUCT MANDATORY PARENT MEETINGS PRIOR TO THE COMMENCEMENT OF EACH SCHOOL YEAR; TO ESTABLISH REQUIREMENTS FOR PARENT PARTICIPATION AND PENALTIES FOR NONCOMPLIANCE; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

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Did Not Pass

The latest official action shows that this bill did not move forward in that session.

Sponsor
Scott
Last action
2026-02-03
Official status
Dead
Effective date
July 1, 20

Plain English Breakdown

The bill did not pass, so it does not have an effective date.

School Districts Must Hold Parent Meetings Before School Starts

This bill requires school districts to hold mandatory parent meetings before the start of each school year and sets penalties for non-attendance.

What This Bill Does

  • Requires school districts to conduct at least one mandatory meeting with parents or guardians no less than thirty days prior to the commencement of each school year.
  • Schools must document attendance, either in person or through video calls like Zoom or Microsoft Teams.
  • Parents who cannot make it to the initial meeting get another chance to attend a makeup session.
  • Fines of $100 are set for parents who do not attend any meetings unless they have a valid reason and can prove it.

Who It Names or Affects

  • School districts
  • Parents or legal guardians

Terms To Know

Make-up meeting
A second chance for parents to attend the mandatory parent meeting if they missed the first one.
Legitimate hardship
Reasons like medical emergencies that allow parents to avoid penalties for not attending meetings.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The bill did not pass and was stopped in committee.
  • It is unclear how schools will enforce attendance or collect fines from non-compliant parents.

Bill History

  1. 2026-02-03 Mississippi Legislative Bill Status System

    02/03 (H) Died In Committee

  2. 2026-01-07 Mississippi Legislative Bill Status System

    01/07 (H) Referred To Education

Official Summary Text

School districts; require to conduct mandatory parent meetings before the start of each school year.

Current Bill Text

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H. B. No. 195 *HR26/R1270* ~ OFFICIAL ~ G1/2
26/HR26/R1270
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To: Education
MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION 2026

By: Representative Scott

HOUSE BILL NO. 195

AN ACT TO REQUIRE SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO CONDUCT MANDATORY 1
PARENT MEETINGS PRIOR TO THE COMMENCEMENT OF EACH SCHOOL YEAR; TO 2
ESTABLISH REQUIREMENTS FOR PARENT PARTICIPATION AND PENALTIES FOR 3
NONCOMPLIANCE; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES. 4
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI: 5
SECTION 1. (1) Each school district shall conduct at least 6
one (1) mandatory parent meeting no less than thirty (30) calendar 7
days prior to the commencement of each school year. The meeting 8
shall provide an overview of academic goals, policies, safety 9
procedures and other critical information pertaining to the 10
upcoming school year. 11
(2) Each school district shall document the attendance of 12
parents or legal guardians at the meeting. Documentation shall 13
include a signature from the attending parent or legal guardian, 14
either in person or electronically when attending via 15
videoconference. 16
(3) School districts shall provide at least one (1) make-up 17
meeting opportunity for parents unable to attend the initial 18
meeting. Make-up meetings may be conducted in person, via 19
H. B. No. 195 *HR26/R1270* ~ OFFICIAL ~
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ST: School districts; require to conduct
mandatory parent meetings before the start of
each school year.
videoconference, or through other appropriate means as determined 20
by the school district. 21
(4) School districts must offer an option for parents to 22
participate via videoconferencing platforms such as Microsoft 23
Teams, Zoom or other comparable videoconferencing technology. 24
Attendance through videoconference shall be documented using 25
electronic verification methods. 26
SECTION 2. (1) (a) A parent or legal guardian who fails to 27
attend either the mandatory meeting or the make-up meeting shall 28
be assessed a fine of One Hundred Dollars ($100.00). 29
(b) School districts shall notify parents in writing of 30
the penalty and provide instructions for payment. 31
(2) (a) Parents who demonstrate legitimate hardship, 32
including but not limited to, medical emergencies, shall be exempt 33
from the penalty upon submission of appropriate documentation. 34
Each school district shall establish an appeals process to review 35
and resolve disputes regarding noncompliance. 36
SECTION 3. (1) Each school district shall adopt rules and 37
regulations to implement and enforce the provisions of this act, 38
including the methods for collecting fines. 39
(2) Fines collected under this act shall be deposited into a 40
designated fund within the school district to support parental 41
engagement programs. 42
SECTION 4. This act shall take effect and be in force from 43
and after July 1, 2026. 44