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This bill, titled "Public School Attendance Amendments," aims to enhance student attendance monitoring and support by establishing clearer definitions and accountability measures for Local Education Agencies (LEAs), which are entities responsible for public education within a specific geographic area. Key provisions include defining "attendance validated programs" where student participation is measured by physical or virtual attendance and direct teacher interaction, and "learner validated programs" which focus on demonstrated academic progress rather than physical presence. The bill also defines "chronic absenteeism" as a student missing 10% or more of instructional days, and outlines procedures for issuing notices of compulsory education violations and truancy, including parental involvement and potential legal consequences for non-compliance. Furthermore, it mandates LEAs to conduct regular reviews of attendance data, implement tiered interventions for students with attendance concerns, and maintain accurate attendance records, while also establishing state-level oversight for data quality and LEA accountability. The bill also introduces a new requirement for students to demonstrate personal care independence, specifically being toilet trained, for enrollment in public school starting in the 2026-2027 school year, with exemptions for students with specific medical conditions or disabilities.

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