Minnesota HF1604 mandates school attendance reporting to local welfare agencies, modifies the definition of habitual truant, and appropriates funds.

Minnesota HF1604 requires individuals to report to local welfare agencies if they know or suspect a child is habitually absent from school without lawful excuse. A "habitual truant" is defined as a child aged 12 to 17 with seven or more unexcused absences per school year. Local welfare agencies must respond to these reports by offering services to the child and family or partnering with community organizations to improve attendance.

Minnesota HF1604 mandates school attendance reporting to local welfare agencies, modifies the definition of habitual truant, and appropriates funds.

Minnesota HF1604 requires individuals to report to local welfare agencies if they know or suspect a child is habitually absent from school without lawful excuse. A "habitual truant" is defined as a child aged 12 to 17 with seven or more unexcused absences per school year. Local welfare agencies must respond to these reports by offering services to the child and family or partnering with community organizations to improve attendance.