House Bill 1382: Requiring a Truant Officer to Obtain a Warrant or Permission of a Parent Prior to Returning a Child to School

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Last Updated: March 12, 2012

Sponsors:

Representatives Parison, Mirski, L. Jones, and Sova; Senators Carson, Forsythe, and White

Summary:

HB 1382 would require a truant officer to get a warrant or parental permission before returning a child to school who is in violation of compulsory school attendance requirements. Also, the bill would include parents in the approval process of alternative learning plans.

HSLDA's Position:

Support.

Action Requested:

None at this time

Status:

01/04/2012     (House)     Introduced and referred to the Education Committee
01/20/2012     (House)     Public Hearing at 1:00 p.m. in Legislative Office Building (LOB) 207
01/24/2012     (House)     Executive Session at 1:00 p.m. in LOB 207
02/02/2012     (House)     RESCHEDULED: Public Hearing at 10:00 a.m. in Legislative Office Building (LOB) 207
02/09/2012     (House)     RESCHEDULED: Executive Session at 1:00 p.m. in LOB 207
02/23/2012     (House)     Education Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL) (Vote: 15-1)
03/07/2012     (House)     Voted ITL by full House