Truancy.
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No
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill removes a criminal penalty for parents or guardians who have not adequately supervised their children's school attendance. Currently, parents whose children are chronically absent and have not received support services could face a misdemeanor charge. The bill aims to shift the focus from criminal penalties to providing more comprehensive support for students struggling with truancy. This change is intended to encourage schools and communities to offer assistance rather than resorting to legal action.
Key provisions
- Repeals Section 270.1 of the Penal Code.
- Eliminates the misdemeanor criminal penalty for parents of chronic truants.
- Focuses on providing support services to address truancy issues.
- Aligns with the Compulsory Education Law.
- Establishes the bill as the ‘More Help Not Less Act of 2025’.
Who is affected
- Parents or guardians of school-aged children
- School districts
- Students experiencing truancy
- Local government agencies (responsible for providing support services)
Notable changes
- Removes a criminal penalty for truancy-related offenses.
- Shifts the emphasis from punishment to support and intervention.
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