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Introduced
01/12/2022
01/12/2022
In Committee
06/16/2022
06/16/2022
Crossed Over
06/01/2022
06/01/2022
Passed
06/23/2022
06/23/2022
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/30/2022
06/30/2022
Introduced Session
2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This act would provide that in developing alternative-learning plans, consideration shall be given to the unique difficulties and interruptions that many students are experiencing because of the COVID-19 pandemic. This act would also authorize the granting of an extended withdrawal from school which is not intended to be a permanent withdrawal but which is extended because of unique difficulties and interruptions that many students are experiencing because of the COVID- 19 pandemic. This act would take effect upon passage.
AI Summary
This bill aims to provide flexibility and accommodations for students during the COVID-19 pandemic. It amends existing laws on compulsory attendance and high school dropout prevention to allow for the development of alternative learning plans that consider the unique challenges students are facing. The bill authorizes the granting of "extended withdrawals" from school, which are temporary, not permanent, withdrawals due to pandemic-related difficulties. This is intended to prevent students from having to permanently withdraw from school and allow them to more easily return to their regular classes when their situation improves. The bill provides guidelines for the approval and monitoring of these extended withdrawals.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (7)
Jackie Baginski (D)*,
Julie Casimiro (D)*,
Joshua Giraldo (D)*,
Steven Lima (D)*,
Joseph McNamara (D)*,
Tom Noret (D)*,
Brandon Potter (D)*,
Last Action
Signed by Governor (on 06/30/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| BillText | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText22/HouseText22/H7062.pdf |
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