New chronic-absence law sets standard, orders DOE data alignment and limits discipline for absenteeism
Commission staff summarized SB 482 as directing the Department of Education to standardize chronic‑absence definitions and data, setting 10% of the school year as the chronic‑absence threshold and prohibiting suspension or expulsion solely for chronic absenteeism.
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Mark Fairchild summarized Senate Bill 482 as the next phase in the state’s work on chronic absenteeism. He said the bill defines chronic absence as missing 10% or more of the school year for any reason and directs the Department of Education to adopt a categorization framework so local districts report comparable data.
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