School attendance; Board of Education to study causes of chronic school absenteeism, etc. (HJ123)
Introduced By
Sen. Kenneth Alexander (D-Norfolk)
Progress
✓ |
Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
☐ |
Passed House |
☐ |
Passed Senate |
Description
Study; chronic school absenteeism; report. Requests the Board of Education to study the causes of chronic school absenteeism and the efficacy of establishing uniform requirements for maximum absences from school attendance. In conducting its study, the Board of Education shall (i) determine the causes of and the extent to which chronic school absenteeism is a problem in Virginia, providing an analysis by grade and school division; (ii) determine whether and how the state's compulsory school attendance and school attendance laws and Board policies governing unexcused absences and truancy and dropout prevention address the problem of chronic school absenteeism; (iii) assess the impact of suspensions, expulsions, and other disciplinary actions on chronic school absenteeism; (iv) review and consider the best practices of local school divisions and other states to address chronic school absenteeism; (v) evaluate the need for conformity in statutory and policy requirements pertaining to chronic school absenteeism, including requirements for "make-up" classes or class work for both excused and unexcused absences; and (vi) recommend to the General Assembly such changes to state law and public policies, including funding and sound research-based innovations, as the Board may deem appropriate and necessary to effect a comprehensive approach to chronic school absenteeism. The Board must submit its findings and recommendations to the Governor and 2014 Session of the General Assembly. Read the Bill »
Outcome
History
Date | Action |
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01/11/2012 | Committee |
01/11/2012 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/12 12100445D |
01/11/2012 | Referred to Committee on Rules |
01/20/2012 | Assigned Rules sub: Studies |
02/02/2012 | Subcommittee recommends laying on the table |
02/14/2012 | Left in Rules |