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Introduced
02/15/2022
02/15/2022
In Committee
02/25/2022
02/25/2022
Crossed Over
02/21/2022
02/21/2022
Passed
03/02/2022
03/02/2022
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/07/2022
03/07/2022
Introduced Session
2022 General Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT relating to education; amending responsibilities for enforcing compulsory attendance requirements; providing that a child subject to willful absenteeism is neglected for purposes of the Child Protection Act; providing that a child who is a habitual truant is a child in need of supervision; creating definitions; requiring rulemaking; amending penalties; and providing for an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill amends laws related to compulsory school attendance and student absenteeism. It defines "willful absenteeism" as exceeding the limit of unexcused absences set by local school boards, and treats willful absenteeism and habitual truancy as neglect under the Child Protection Act and as a child in need of supervision under the Children in Need of Supervision Act. The bill outlines duties of attendance officers, including notifying district attorneys and tribes (for Indian children) of habitual truancy or willful absenteeism, who may then initiate proceedings in the interest of the child. The bill also amends penalties for parents, guardians, or custodians who fail to comply with compulsory attendance requirements.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Education (Joint)
Last Action
Assigned Chapter Number 4 (on 03/07/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2022/SF0031 |
| Analysis - Summary as Passed | https://www.wyoleg.gov/2022/Summaries/SF0031.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.wyoleg.gov/2022/Enroll/SF0031.pdf |
| House Floor Amendment SF0031H2001 | https://wyoleg.gov/2022/Amends/SF0031H2001.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.wyoleg.gov/2022/Engross/SF0031.pdf |
| Senate Floor Amendment SF0031S2001 | https://wyoleg.gov/2022/Amends/SF0031S2001.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.wyoleg.gov/2022/Introduced/SF0031.pdf |
| Fiscal Note | https://www.wyoleg.gov/2022/Fiscal/SF0031.pdf |
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