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2011 House Bill 1530: Limiting government responsibilities in truancy matters
Introduced by Rep. Jamie Pedersen (Seattle) (D) on January 25, 2011
Gives discretion to school districts in filing truancy petitions for multiple unexcused absences from March 1, 2011, to July 1, 2011. This act takes effect immediately. Official Text and Analysis.
Referred to the House Education Committee on January 25, 2011
Referred to the House Ways & Means Committee on January 26, 2011
Substitute offered in the House on February 10, 2011
Makes the duties of school districts in responding to students with unexcused absences discretionary rather than mandatory, including the duty petition. The original bill suspended the duties of school districts in responding to unexcused to file a truancy absences, including the requirement to file truancy petitions, for four months, between March 1, 2011, and July 1, 2011.
Referred to the House Rules Committee on February 16, 2011