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Committee adopts substitute to standardize attendance reporting, separates excused absences from penalties
Summary
The committee adopted the fourth substitute to SB 58 to create uniform attendance definitions and reporting; sponsors said the substitute clarifies that excused absences will be tracked for federal reporting but will not be used to punish LEAs or students. Committee recommended the bill unanimously.
Senator Fillmore presented Senate Bill 58 (Fourth Substitute) as a legislative response to audits of attendance reporting, saying the bill seeks consistent definitions and reporting so policymakers have reliable data. He described changes to definitions (what constitutes a school day and attendance‑validated…
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