Pennsylvania HB2594 amends compulsory school attendance laws, focusing on attendance policies at charter, regional charter, and cyber charter schools.
Pennsylvania HB2594 amends the Public School Code to enhance attendance policies at charter, regional charter, and cyber charter schools. It mandates that schools notify parents of unexcused absences within ten days of the third absence and may file a citation after the sixth absence. The bill also establishes procedures for appealing attendance determinations and requires schools to report unexcused absences to the Department of Education. Additionally, it outlines specific attendance policies for cyber charter schools, including the establishment of weekly benchmarks for student progress.
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