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DE HB24

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

5/28/2013

Primary Sponsor

Michael Barbieri

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Origin

House of Representatives

147th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Extends statewide mandatory attendance requirements to apply to students in grades K through 12, previously only applied to grades K through 5
  • Reduces the threshold for school referral to truancy court from 30 days to 20 days of unexcused absence by a student
  • Allows school principals to refer cases for prosecution before the 20th day if determined appropriate
  • Implements recommendations from the Truancy Task Force to provide earlier court intervention and extend truancy protections to high school students

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To School Attendance Requirements.

Last Action

Signed by Governor

5/28/2013

Committee Referrals

Education3/15/2013
Education1/24/2013

Full Bill Text

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