House Resolution No. by Representative Freiberg establishes a study group tasked with examining truancy in Louisiana's public schools. The group will explore the feasibility of modifying the student count methodology used in the state's elementary and secondary education funding formula, specifically considering a shift from the current biannual count to an average daily attendance model. This initiative arises from concerns about high truancy rates in various school districts and aims to identify effective strategies to improve student attendance and engagement.

The study group will consist of fifteen members, including representatives from the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE), child welfare attendance officers, school social workers, counselors, principals, superintendents from both rural and urban districts, and a representative from charter schools. The group is expected to provide a comprehensive report by February 1, 2026, detailing the potential impacts of the proposed changes, strategies to enhance attendance, reduce chronic absences, and improve communication between schools and families, particularly for English Language Learners. The findings will be submitted to the House Committee on Education and the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education.