SB1705 amends Tennessee Code to address student attendance and truancy by reporting unexcused absences to juvenile courts.
SB1705 amends Tennessee Code to require schools to report student absences to juvenile courts. If a student accumulates five or more unexcused absences, the judge may fine the parent or guardian up to $50 or require up to five hours of community service. The bill also mandates that unexcused absences from a previous school or LEA be included when a student transfers. The act takes effect July 1, 2026.
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