2017 Senate Bill 104

Revise school truancy and chronic absence rules

Introduced in the Senate

Feb. 7, 2017

Introduced by Sen. Tonya Schuitmaker (R-26)

To require school officials to attempt to meet with a parent of a child who is truant or chronically absent from school, and authorize legal action if other steps don't resolve the problem.

Referred to the Committee on Families, Seniors, and Human Services

March 14, 2017

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

May 18, 2017

Passed in the Senate 35 to 2 (details)

Received in the House

May 18, 2017

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary