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IA HF555
A bill for an act modifying provisions related to notices that school officials are required to send when a child becomes chronically absent.
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Introduced
02/24/2025
02/24/2025
In Committee
02/24/2025
02/24/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
91st General Assembly
Bill Summary
This bill modifies provisions related to notices that school officials are required to send when a child becomes chronically absent. Current law provides that when a child becomes chronically absent under Code section 299.12 (failure to attend), a school official is required to send a notice by certified mail to the child’s parent, guardian, or legal or actual custodian, if the child is not an emancipated minor, or to the child, if the child is an emancipated minor, that includes information related to the child’s absences from school and the policies and disciplinary processes associated with additional absences. The bill modifies this provision to provide that the school official is required to send the notice by ordinary mail and by electronic mail, if the school official knows the electronic mail address.
AI Summary
This bill modifies the requirements for school officials when a child becomes chronically absent, changing the method of communication for notification. Currently, when a student is considered chronically absent (which means failing to attend school consistently), school officials must send two notices: one to the county attorney and another to the child's parent, guardian, or custodian. The bill updates the notification process by requiring school officials to send these notices via ordinary mail instead of certified mail, and additionally mandates sending the notices via electronic mail if the school has the parent or guardian's email address. The notices must continue to include information about the child's absences and the school's policies and potential disciplinary actions related to continued absenteeism. This change aims to make the notification process more accessible and convenient for both school officials and families while maintaining the important communication about a student's chronic absence.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced, referred to Education. H.J. 413. (on 02/24/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=HF555 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/91/attachments/HF555.html |
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