Becca suspended for current fiscal year
A couple of bills introduced this session address making the state’s truancy law voluntary, including HB 1530. This bill would suspend the requirement for school districts to file civil action against children who exceed unexcused absences that trigger such an action between March 1, 2011 through July 1, 2011.
During testimony before the House Ways & Means Committee January 17th, WSSDA pointed out the suspension of funding for Becca with the courts and asked that a similar provision be granted to school districts. Rep. Ross Hunter, D-Medina, agreed, saying their intention was to provide some relief from Becca requirements to school districts due to the funding cuts in this school year. This bill supports our request.
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