Outline of the state of Mississippi
State
Mississippi
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Category
Family Engagement into Policymaking on School Discipline and Behavior Management

Category
Family Engagement into Policymaking on School Discipline and Behavior Management

State law requires parent or family member involvement in the development of student codes of conduct.

Family Engagement Resources

This webpage lists state and national resources for family engagement for families of children with disabilities, including the Mississippi Parent Training and Information Center which provides information, resources, support, and training.

Policy Type
Non-codified

Mississippi Code 37-11-55 Code of student conduct

The local school board shall adopt and make available to all teachers, school personnel, students and parents or guardians, at the beginning of each school year, a code of student conduct developed in consultation with teachers, school personnel, students and parents or guardians. The code shall be based on the rules governing student conduct and discipline adopted by the school board and shall be made available at the school level in the student handbook or similar publication.

Policy Type
Statute