House Resolution No. ___, introduced by Representatives Freiberg and Chassion, establishes a study group to examine truancy in Louisiana's schools. The group will assess the feasibility of modifying the student count methodology used in the state's education funding formula, specifically considering a shift from biannual counts to an average daily attendance model. This initiative arises from concerns about high truancy rates in various school districts and aims to explore potential solutions to improve student attendance and engagement.

The study group will consist of sixteen 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 members from charter schools and truancy assessment centers. The group is tasked with producing a report by February 1, 2026, detailing the advantages and disadvantages of the proposed changes, strategies to enhance attendance, reduce chronic absences, and improve communication between schools and families. The findings will be submitted to the House Committee on Education and the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education.