Senate passes SB 170 to strengthen truancy prevention, family diversion and limit secure detention for status offenders Senate Bill 170 establishes a truancy prevention pilot, requires family-centered diversion agreements, annual data reporting by the Kentucky Department of Education, and limits secure detention for status offenders (no secure detention for those under 14; 7‑day limit for older children without written judicial findings).

Kentucky's Senate just passed SB 170, a groundbreaking bill aimed at preventing truancy and reforming secure detention for youth, prioritizing family engagement and data-driven solutions.

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Douglas County staff propose in‑house K–8 truancy program, ‘Everyday Counts’ Douglas County staff proposed a three‑tier, case‑management truancy program for K–8 students called Everyday Counts that would centralize referrals to the District Attorney’s office and add a juvenile services officer; commissioners asked for clearer school district buy‑in, data tracking and consideration of access barriers.

Douglas County is launching an innovative in-house truancy program called Everyday Counts, aimed at transforming how schools manage student attendance through a three-tier case management approach.

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BESE swears in new officers as Louisiana chief justice urges cross‑sector push on truancy The State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE) swore in its 2026 officers and new member Joseph Kyle, and Chief Justice John L. Weimer told the board that reducing truancy requires coordinated work among courts, schools and local leaders.

The Louisiana State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education just swore in new officers, while Chief Justice John L. Weimer urged a united front to tackle the pressing issue of truancy in our schools.

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Laredo ISD presents attendance gains, expands truancy prevention and PBIS supports; judges urge statutory alignment District staff told trustees that preliminary snapshots show ADA improvements and that a combination of PBIS incentives, attendance officers, Rahui case-management and truancy court coordination are central to further gains. Staff reported enrollment recovery efforts, detailed the reconciling and withdrawal process, and said 59 students were sent\u

Laredo ISD is making impressive strides in attendance recovery, with over 2,000 students back in class thanks to innovative PBIS practices and a robust truancy prevention strategy.

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Greenfield School District Reports Drop in English Learners Yet Improved Graduation Rates Greenfield School District sees decrease in English learners but increased graduation and attendance.

Greenfield School District is celebrating a significant drop in English learners, signaling brighter futures for students as graduation rates soar!

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Pennsylvania Senate Bill 984 Updates Attendance Policies for Charter Schools Legislation amends school attendance procedures and introduces truancy prevention supports.

Pennsylvania's new Senate Bill 984 is set to transform school attendance policies and tackle truancy with innovative support systems!

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Village Initiates Girl Circle Curriculum and Truancy Prevention through Unique Grant Program Village secures grant for girl circle classes and truancy prevention online courses.

Bannock County is launching powerful initiatives to empower young women and combat truancy, paving the way for a brighter future!

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Resources - Attendance Works

For Truancy Prevention Month, check out these resources from Attendance Works - videos, poster, banners, handouts, and more. www.attendanceworks.org/resources/

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School board outlines transportation and attendance policies for students with disabilities School district mandates transportation in compliance with education laws and excused absences.

Minnesota's new Senate Bill 1781 is set to revolutionize student transportation and tackle truancy, ensuring every child, especially those with disabilities, has access to education and cultural recognition.

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Minnesota bill shifts child protection focus to societal support for educational neglect Minnesota legislators propose bill to address educational neglect with community-based welfare responses.

Minnesota lawmakers are rethinking the response to educational neglect, proposing a shift from punitive measures to community support that addresses the root causes of truancy.

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Illinois mandates Homeschool Declaration Form for enforcement of truancy laws Illinois establishes requirements for homeschool administrators to submit educational documentation

Illinois is set to redefine homeschooling with a new bill that could tighten oversight and impact parental rights—are you prepared for the changes?

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