The bill amends R.S. 17:233(B)(1)(b) to enhance parental and school responsibilities regarding truancy. It establishes that parents or legal guardians of truant students must ensure that their children make up missed schoolwork through after-school tutoring, weekend classes, or other remediation opportunities as determined by the school board. Additionally, parents are required to attend monthly meetings at the school to monitor their child's progress until the student has caught up on missed work. Non-compliance with these provisions may result in criminal penalties as outlined in R.S. 14:92.2.

Furthermore, the bill mandates that school principals or their designees document any attendance concerns on the back of Supplemental Security Income forms received for students. This aims to create a more structured approach to addressing truancy and ensuring that both parents and schools are actively involved in the educational progress of students.

Statutes affected:
HB629 Original: 17:233(B)(1)
HB629 Engrossed: 17:233(B)(1)
HB629 Enrolled: 17:233(B)(1)
HB629 Act : 17:233(B)(1)