ESA students; interscholastic activities; requirements
What changed between versions
All provisions regarding sex offender registration, including requirements to register with the sheriff, fingerprinting, and DNA testing, were removed.
New exemptions were added for children who are excused under specific laws, accompanied by a parent, enrolled in homeschool or alternative schools, or meet specific criteria like being homeless, migratory, or homebound.
New definitions were created for 'habitually truant' (at least five days absent), 'truant' (unexcused absence for one class period), and 'truant child' (ages 6-16 not in attendance).
The bill now allows a child with excessive absences (over 10% of required days) to be adjudicated an incorrigible child, replacing the previous requirement for sex offenders to verify residence annually.