Delaware 149th General Assembly (2017-2018) Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 5 D · 1 R cosponsors

HB 24 — AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 14 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO SCHOOL ATTENDANCE.

Last action — Introduced and Assigned to Education Committee in House

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 149th General Assembly (2017-2018). It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

This bill requires a conference with the parent or guardian of a student who has been absent without excuse for 5 days from school. A needs assessment will be performed to determine what supports or services will help the student and family improve school attendance. Moving the intervention forward to the fifth unexcused absence rather than the 10th may help to improve outcomes for Delaware’s students and help prevent students from disengaging from the school community and dropping out of school.

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Action History

  1. Introduced and Assigned to Education Committee in House

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 24 do?
This bill requires a conference with the parent or guardian of a student who has been absent without excuse for 5 days from school. A needs assessment will be performed to determine what supports or services will help the student and family improve school attendance. Moving the intervention forward to the fifth unexcused absence rather than the 10th may help to improve outcomes for Delaware’s students and help prevent students from disengaging from the school community and dropping out of school.
Who sponsors HB 24?
HB 24 is sponsored by Nicole Poore (Democratic), John "Jack" Walsh (Democratic), Sean M. Lynn (Democratic), Edward S. Osienski (Democratic), Kimberly Williams (Democratic), Daniel B. Short (Republican), John L. Mitchell, Helene M. Keeley, Deborah Hudson, Bruce C. Ennis, Harris B. McDowell, and Sean Matthews.
What is the current status of HB 24?
This bill died with 149th General Assembly (2017-2018). It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 24?
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