Legislative Bill 868: Truancy Provisions

Sponsor:
Senator Pam Redfield (District 12, Omaha)

Summary:
This bill would raise the age for compulsory attendance from 16 to 18. However, it has been amended to be protective of homeschooler's rights. This bill now explicitly protects homeschool privacy.

Status:

01/07/2004		READ FIRST TIME
01/08/2004		REFERRED TO EDUCATION COMMITTEE
01/13/2004		NOTICE OF HEARING (1/20)
01/22/2004		REDFIELD PRIORITY BILL
02/12/2004		PLACED ON GENERAL FILE - COM AM2698
03/08/2004		STUHR-RAIKES-REDFIELD AM2950 TO COM AM2598 PRINTED
04/15/2004		FINAL READING 47-0-2
04/15/2004		SPEAKER SIGNED
04/15/2004		APPROVED BY GOVERNOR (4/15)

Action Requested:
None at this time.

HSLDA's Position:
Neutral.

Other Resources

Mar-09-2004 — Calls Needed Immediately to Stop Increased Control Over Homeschoolers!

Bill Text (requires Adobe Acrobat Reader)