SCH CD-TRUANCY POLICY
Summary
Amends the School Code. Requires that every school district, charter school, alternative school, or any school receiving public funds develop an absenteeism and truancy policy to be communicated to students and their parent or guardian on an annual basis. Sets forth the minimum criteria that must be included in the policy. Requires each school to update and file the absenteeism and truancy policy with the State Board of Education every 2 years. Effective July 1, 2020.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2020
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 14, 2020
Last action Apr 12, 2020
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Full legislative history
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Total actions
6
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Committee
3
Apr 12, 2020
Senate · Referred to committee
Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments
Mar 12, 2020
Senate · Referred to committee
Assigned to Education
Feb 14, 2020
Senate · Referred to committee
Referred to Assignments
0 primary · 2 co-sponsors
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