Frederick County - Juveniles - Truancy Reduction Pilot Program

This bill authorizes the judge in Frederick County to create a pilot program aimed at reducing truancy among juvenile students. It allows the judge to design specific strategies to help minors stay in school, provided that state funding is available for the initiative. The legislation updates Maryland law to include Frederick County alongside other counties that have previously been approved for similar programs. Effective October 1, 2024, the law takes effect to enable this local effort to address student attendance issues.