2011 House Bill 4876

Increase penalty for parents of truant

Introduced in the House

July 27, 2011

Introduced by Rep. Kevin Cotter (R-99)

To increase from $50 to $500 the penalty for a parent who fails to make sure that a child’s school attendance is “consecutive and continuous.” Current law also authorizes up to two years in prison, which would not change.

Referred to the Committee on Education

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations