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Last Updated: July 17, 2013
Legislative Bill 72: Amending Truancy Procedures
Sponsors:
Councilmember Catania, Councilmember Alexander, Councilmember Barry, Councilmember Evans, Councilmember Grosso, Councilmember Bowser, Councilmember Bonds, Councilmember Graham, Councilmember PMendelson Summary:
Legislative Bill 72 requires schools to notify the Metropolitan Police Department and State Superintendent of a 10th unexcused absence during a school year. The bill also requires educational institutions to report to Child and Family Services for the 10th absences of a child age 5-13, and to the Court Social Services Division and Office of Attorney General after the 15th absence of a child age 14-17.
HSLDA's Position:
Oppose. Action Requested:
None at this time Status:
| 1/22/2013 | (DC Council) | Introduced and Referred to Education Committee |
| 3/27/2013 | (DC Council) | Passed Education Committee |
| 5/7/2013 | (DC Council) | Passed First Reading |
| 6/4/2013 | (DC Council) | Passed Final Reading |
| 6/24/2013 | (Mayor) | Signed by Mayor |
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