HB1109

Truancy; prohibiting detention for failure to attend school; waiver of certain fines; requiring written notice for certain absences; requiring school districts to create and adopt progressive truancy intervention plans; prohibiting suspension; permitting report of absences to court under certain circumstances; effective date; emergency.

Introduced·2/3/25
Int Text

Oklahoma HB1109 amends truancy laws to prohibit detention for truancy, waive certain fines, require written notice for absences, mandate progressive.

Oklahoma HB1109 amends the state's truancy laws by prohibiting detention for failure to attend school, waiving certain fines under specific conditions, requiring written notice to parents after five unexcused absences, and mandating that school districts create and adopt progressive truancy intervention plans. The bill also permits the reporting of absences to court under certain circumstances. The progressive truancy intervention plans include three tiers of requirements, with the third tier implemented if the second tier is unsuccessful.

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History

Feb 5, 2025

House

Withdrawn from Criminal Judiciary Committee

Feb 5, 2025

House

Withdrawn from Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight Committee

Feb 5, 2025

House

Referred to Rules