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Introduced
01/13/2025
01/13/2025
In Committee
04/04/2025
04/04/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2025 Legislative Measures
Bill Summary
The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: The Act creates a program to support families and improve school attendance. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.7). Establishes the Parenting Effectiveness CARE Program within the Department of Human Ser- vices Youth Development Division to support families and reduce barriers that contribute to absence from school and a lack of basic needs . Directs the department division to award grants to counties or other local entities to provide services to families of chronically absent students im- plement local CARE programs . Directs attendance supervisors to refer chronically absent students to the nearest local parenting effectiveness program.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Parenting Effectiveness CARE (Creating Accessible Resources and Empowerment) Program within the Youth Development Division of the Department of Human Services. The program aims to support families in improving school attendance and reducing barriers that prevent students from successfully engaging in education. Through competitive grants to counties and local entities, the CARE Program will provide comprehensive services including family advocacy, education on topics like safety, bullying prevention, mental health awareness, and assistance in accessing critical resources such as nutrition assistance, temporary financial aid, healthcare services, and substance use treatment. When a school district identifies a student with chronic attendance issues, they are required to refer the student and their family to the nearest local CARE program for a needs assessment and targeted support services. The division will develop rules to govern grant eligibility and application processes, with the ultimate goal of promoting academic success, child and family well-being, and addressing underlying challenges that contribute to school absence.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
House Committee On Early Childhood and Human Services Amendment #-2 - House Committee On Early Childhood and Human Services (2025-04-08) (on 04/08/2025)
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