Circuit 13's school achievement subcommittee reported high enrollment among supervised youth and flagged operational concerns tied to new truancy law changes.

Subcommittee chair Chrissy Dorian told members the circuit is at roughly 94–95% enrollment for youth on supervision—figures based on a November 5 data pull showing 186 youth on supervision with 11 not enrolled (five with stated valid reasons). The committee plans an annual enrollment snapshot (Sept. 15 for 2023, 2024 and 2025) to set a 2026 goal and proposed adding foster-care representation to speed enrollments for that hard-to-enroll population.

Members discussed a statewide truancy law that took effect July 1, which includes changes such as required counsel for contempt hearings and limits on shelter stays for first contempt. Officials warned the new reporting and case-staffing requirements will place additional administrative work on school systems and urged close coordination between judges, school social workers and DJJ staff during implementation.

The board asked DJJ and partners to continue refining procedures and to share guidance from Tallahassee and the general counsel's office that is being used for statewide training.