Dropout Prevention and Student Re-engagement Act; create.

HB 375, the "Dropout Prevention and Student Re-engagement Act," aims to reduce Mississippi high school dropout rates and increase graduation rates, directly affecting public school districts - especially those designated as "high priority" due to low graduation outcomes. Key provisions require the State Department of Education's new Office of Dropout Prevention to collaborate with school districts, analyze dropout data, identify underperforming districts, and provide technical assistance. The bill mandates schools to notify parents if a student drops out, establish student re-engagement grant programs for districts to fund support services, and compile reports on effective dropout prevention strategies. It also sets a goal of 85% graduation rates for cohort classes and addresses disparities in graduation rates among different student groups.