Truancy and school dropout prevention; school boards must implement programs & services to include. (HB1263)
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Description
Truancy and school dropout prevention. Provides that local school boards must implement school dropout prevention programs and services that include an emphasis on truancy prevention. The bill amends relevant Code sections pertaining to compliance with the compulsory school attendance law to strengthen the authority of local school boards. Amends § 16.1-278.4 (“Children in need of services.”), § 16.1-278.5 (“Children in need of supervision.”), § 22.1-258 (“Appointment of attendance officers; notification when pupil fails to report to school.”), § 22.1-260 (“Reports of children enrolled and not enrolled; nonattendance; social security numbers required.”), § 22.1-261 (“Attendance officer to make list of children not enrolled; duties of attendance officer.”), § 22.1-262 (“Complaint to court when parent fails to comply with law.”), § 22.1-265 (“Inducing children to absent themselves.”), § 22.1-267 (“Proceedings against habitually absent child.”), § 22.1-279.3 (“Parental responsibility and involvement requirements.”), § 22.1-279.6 (“Board of Education guidelines and model policies for codes of student conduct; school board regulations.”), of the Code of Virginia. View Full Text »
