This bill amends the requirements for school officials regarding notifications when a child becomes chronically absent. Under the current law, school officials are mandated to send a notice by certified mail to the child's parent, guardian, or custodian, or directly to the child if they are an emancipated minor. The notice must include information about the child's absences and the associated policies and disciplinary processes.

The proposed changes replace the requirement for certified mail with ordinary mail and allow for electronic mail notifications if the email address is known. Additionally, the bill specifies that the notice must include information about the child's absences and the relevant policies and disciplinary processes related to further absences. This modification aims to streamline communication and ensure that parents and guardians are promptly informed about their child's attendance issues.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 299.12