Introduced
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To prohibit a public school from suspending or expelling a child solely for truancy or chronic absence. Senate Bill 104 would require school officials to attempt to meet with a parent, and authorize legal action if other steps don't work.
Referred to the Committee on Families, Seniors, and Human Services
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Amendment offered
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To define students to be "in attendance" if they are present for at least half the school day, rather than the 90 percent figure proposed by the bill.
The amendment failed 13 to 24 (details)
Passed in the Senate 28 to 9 (details)
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary