Mississippi order allows excused absences for 4-H events

Mississippi order allows excused absences for 4-H events

Mississippi students may be able to miss school for certain agricultural events without the absences counting against them under a new order issued by Agriculture Commissioner Andy Gipson.

Gipson designates agricultural events as opportunities of merit for students

Ag Commissioner Andy Gipson issued an order supporting qualifying excused absences for Mississippi 4-H and FFA students attending certain agricultural events.