Absenteeism and truancy.

Wyoming's SF 31 redefines school absenteeism by classifying a child's willful absenteeism (due to a parent's refusal to ensure attendance) as child neglect under the Child Protection Act, and habitual truancy (five or more unexcused absences in a year) as a "child in need of supervision." School boards must define "unexcused absence" and "habitual truancy" in their policies, while attendance officers must notify parents of absences and file complaints against parents who willfully fail to ensure school attendance. Parents found guilty face fines of $5-$25 or up to 10 days in jail. The bill directly affects parents, school districts, and children with repeated unexcused absences.