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TX HB3613
Bill
Status
3/3/2025
Primary Sponsor
AJ Louderback
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AI Summary
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Expands the definition of truant conduct to include 3 or more unexcused absences within a four-week period in the same school year, in addition to the existing threshold of 10 or more absences within a six-month period
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Allows school districts to refer students to truancy court within 10 school days after a student's third unexcused absence, even if the student hasn't reached the 10-absence threshold
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Requires parental notification to include a warning that students may be referred to truancy court for truant conduct when a student has 3 unexcused absences within four weeks
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Permits school districts to file complaints against parents for criminal negligence contributing to nonattendance under the new lower absence threshold
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Changes take effect beginning with the 2025-2026 school year, with immediate effect if passed by two-thirds vote or September 1, 2025 otherwise
Legislative Description
Relating to the number of unexcused absences from school that constitute truant conduct or parental contribution to nonattendance of school and a school district's discretion to refer a student to truancy court.
Education
Last Action
Referred to s/c on Juvenile Justice by Speaker
3/25/2025