Committee backs SB170 to create 4-year truancy pilot and shift accountability toward families Senate Bill 170 would create a four-year pilot in 10 districts to address habitual truancy through family conferences and improvement plans, limit secure detention for young status offenders, and was reported favorably by the committee.

The Senate is taking a bold step to tackle truancy with a new bill aimed at holding families accountable and providing tailored support for students missing school.

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Downingtown School Board Approves Truancy Program and Curriculum Resources Board adopts truancy intervention pilot and approves new curriculum and resource purchases.

The Downingtown Area School District is taking bold steps to transform student experiences with personalized learning and a new truancy intervention program.

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Spokane reduces youth services funding by 70% impacting at-risk students Spokane's youth services face severe budget cuts threatening support for vulnerable students.

Spokane County's drastic 70% funding cut for youth services could leave hundreds of at-risk children without crucial support, threatening their futures.

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Peoria truancy program reports significant attendance improvements and prepares data for next meeting Peoria truancy program reports attendance increase from 4% to 71% for a referred student.

Peoria County's truancy intervention program has transformed a student's attendance from a shocking 4% to an inspiring 71%, showcasing the power of personalized support in education.

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Stratford School District updates tardy and attendance policies for better compliance Stratford clarifies tardy classifications and truancy policies across elementary, middle, and high schools.

Stratford School District is overhauling its attendance policies to better support students and comply with state regulations—find out what changes are coming!

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Connecticut court mandates educational evaluations for habitually truant children Court orders local boards to evaluate children with service needs due to truancy

Connecticut's groundbreaking House Bill 7071 could revolutionize how we tackle truancy by prioritizing children's welfare and educational needs.

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Minnesota mandates reporting of school attendance concerns for at-risk children Legislation requires immediate reporting of kids with seven unexcused absences to welfare agencies

Minnesota's new Senate Bill 942 could change the way we protect at-risk children by mandating immediate reporting for unexcused school absences—are we ready for this shift in accountability?

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