Bill > HB3622

This bill makes two key changes to support public school students at risk of dropping out. First, it modifies the optional flexible school day program by removing restrictions on the number of hours of instruction a student can accumulate in a reporting period, while still capping the total annual instructional hours to equal one student's full-year attendance. This change aims to provide more flexibility for students who may need alternative scheduling to complete their education. Second, the bill increases the dropout recovery school and residential placement facility allotment from $275 to $500 per student in average daily attendance, and expands the eligibility for this funding to include students in community-based dropout recovery education programs. The expanded provisions will help school districts and charter schools better support students who are at risk of not completing their education, by providing additional financial resources for programs targeting these vulnerable students. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, giving schools time to prepare for these changes.

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