The bill amends the current law regarding the notification process for school officials when a child becomes chronically absent. Specifically, it changes the method of sending notices from certified mail to ordinary mail. This notice must still be sent to the county attorney and, depending on the child's status as an emancipated minor or not, to the child's parent, guardian, or the child themselves. The notice will include information about the child's absences and the associated policies and disciplinary processes.

By making this change, the bill aims to simplify the notification process for school officials, potentially reducing the administrative burden associated with sending certified mail. The overall intent remains to ensure that relevant parties are informed about a child's chronic absenteeism and the implications of such absences.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 299.12