Bill > A03429

This bill, known as "Raylee's law", prohibits a school district from authorizing home schooling for a currently enrolled public school student under two specific circumstances: first, if there is a pending child abuse or neglect investigation involving either custodial parent or the person instructing the child, and second, if either custodial parent or the person instructing the child has previously been convicted of domestic violence, child abuse, or neglect. The bill requires school district boards of education to develop policies ensuring that the school district superintendent is notified when a school teacher or personnel reports suspected child abuse or neglect. Additionally, when an investigation is initiated, the superintendent must request and receive confirmation of the case status from the Office of Children and Family Services within 48 hours. The purpose of the bill appears to be protecting children from potentially unsafe home schooling environments by creating a mechanism to prevent home instruction when there are indications of abuse or violence. The law would take effect immediately upon enactment.