House Education Committee advances bill to standardize response to chronic absenteeism The House Education Committee on April 7 advanced an Agency of Education bill (reported out of committee 11–0) that would add statutory definitions for chronic absenteeism, require a state model policy and encourage nonpunitive, intervention‑focused approaches while preserving local control.

Vermont's House Education Committee just took a bold step to tackle the rising crisis of chronic absenteeism with a revolutionary bill focused on support over punishment!

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