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IA HF906
IA HF906A bill for an act modifying provisions related to notices that school officials are required to send when a child becomes chronically absent.(Formerly HF 461.)
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Introduced
03/10/2025
03/10/2025
In Committee
04/03/2025
04/03/2025
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 notice is required to be sent by ordinary mail.
AI Summary
This bill modifies the method by which school officials notify parents or guardians about a child's chronic absence. Currently, when a child becomes chronically absent (which means failing to attend school consistently), school officials are required to send notices by certified mail. The bill changes this requirement, allowing school officials to send these notices by ordinary mail instead. The notice will still be sent to the child's parent, guardian, or legal custodian if the child is not an emancipated minor, or to the child directly if they are an emancipated minor. The notice will continue to include information about the child's absences, school attendance policies, and potential disciplinary processes associated with continued absences. By switching from certified mail to ordinary mail, the bill likely aims to reduce administrative costs and complexity for school districts while still ensuring that parents or guardians are informed about their child's school attendance issues.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Education (House)
Last Action
Referred to Education. H.J. 896. (on 04/03/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=HF906 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/91/attachments/HF906.html |
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