DC Mayor's office plans truancy reforms, including parent accountability and early interventions, to address high school student absenteeism.
Washington, D.C. Mayor's office plans sweeping reforms to address truancy crisis in DC schools. Mayor Muriel Bowser plans legislation to hold parents accountable for chronic student absenteeism, while DC Councilmembers propose bills, including the "Showing Up for Students Amendment Act", focusing on early interventions and collaboration with agencies like the Department of Human Services. Last school year, 60% of D.C. high school students were chronically absent.
April 02, 2024
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