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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to increase the penalty assessed on parents or guardians for excessive school truancy of a child. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill aims to increase the penalty for school tardiness by amending Section 2 of Chapter 76 of the General Laws. Specifically, it proposes to replace the existing fine of not more than $20 with a fine of not more than $50 for each day a child does not attend school. This change is intended to address the issue of excessive school truancy by imposing a higher financial penalty on parents or guardians whose children are repeatedly absent from school.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5081 (on 11/12/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1377 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1377.pdf |
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