School attendance officers; require training for IDEA and § 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

SB 2488 would require Mississippi school attendance officers to complete annual, 12-hour training on the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. This training, sponsored by the state Department of Education's Office of Special Education, would cover legal rights of students with disabilities and proper procedures for reporting potential disabilities to school districts. School attendance officers would need to obtain a certificate of completion within their first year of employment to perform duties or receive pay. The bill, which died in committee in February 2026, aimed to ensure officers understand federal and state requirements for identifying and supporting students with disabilities.