Iowa SF277 modifies compulsory education, truancy, and chronic absenteeism provisions.
Iowa SF277 modifies provisions related to compulsory education, truancy, and chronic absenteeism. The bill adds exceptions for children undergoing military entrance processing, engaged in military service, traveling to attend a funeral, and attending a wedding. It also requires school officials to notify parents or guardians when a child becomes chronically absent and mandates the development of a model policy for county attorneys to reference in enforcing compulsory education provisions. The bill is effective July 1, 2025.
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