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IL SR2419
Resolution
Status
11/29/2016
Primary Sponsor
Jacqueline Collins
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AI Summary
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Encourages the Illinois State Board of Education and all school districts to adopt the "Every Student Counts, Every Day Matters" attendance awareness campaign led by the Illinois Attendance Commission
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Recognizes that chronic absenteeism is a significant predictor of school dropout and negatively impacts educational and life outcomes for students
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Identifies students with disabilities and homeless youth as populations at higher risk for chronic absenteeism
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Notes that positive reengagement strategies and family involvement can reduce chronic absenteeism and decrease youth involvement in the juvenile justice system
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Directs copies of the resolution be delivered to the Illinois State Board of Education and Regional Offices of Education
Legislative Description
STUDENT ATTENDANCE AWARENESS
Last Action
Referred to Assignments
11/29/2016