Child labor laws have not attracted much attention in recent years. Much of the basic legislation and the case law dates from the early part of the 20th century. This paper discusses the Mississippi statutory law on the subject, compares that law with legislation in five other States, and discusses case law in Mississippi and in other States. Several discussions address themselves to implications for the employment of children during the school year by schools and school districts, as well as by outside employers. The author also makes recommendations for changing Mississippi laws. (Author/JF)