Texas HB2236 classifies chronically absent students as at-risk of dropping out and mandates data collection and reporting on chronic absenteeism.

Texas HB2236 amends the Education Code to include chronically absent students as students at risk of dropping out of school. A "chronically absent student" is defined as one who misses more than 10% of instructional minutes in a school year or a six-week grade period. The bill also requires school districts and charter schools to report data on students identified with dyslexia, school counselor availability, expanded learning opportunities, and students receiving intervention strategies.

Texas HB2236 classifies chronically absent students as at-risk of dropping out and mandates data collection and reporting on chronic absenteeism.

Texas HB2236 amends the Education Code to include chronically absent students as students at risk of dropping out of school. A "chronically absent student" is defined as one who misses more than 10% of instructional minutes in a school year or a six-week grade period. The bill also requires school districts and charter schools to report data on students identified with dyslexia, school counselor availability, expanded learning opportunities, and students receiving intervention strategies.