Texas HB2847 amends truancy laws, increasing penalties for parental contribution to nonattendance and modifying procedures for truancy courts.

Texas HB2847 makes several changes to the state's truancy laws. It increases the criminal penalty for parents contributing to their child's nonattendance at school. The bill also modifies the procedure for courts to dismiss charges against parents if they complete an agreement with the school district. Additionally, it mandates that school districts refer students to truancy courts if they miss 10% of required school time without excuse. The bill requires school districts to submit annual attendance reports detailing truancy-related data.

Texas HB2847 amends truancy laws, increasing penalties for parental contribution to nonattendance and modifying procedures for truancy courts.

Texas HB2847 makes several changes to the state's truancy laws. It increases the criminal penalty for parents contributing to their child's nonattendance at school. The bill also modifies the procedure for courts to dismiss charges against parents if they complete an agreement with the school district. Additionally, it mandates that school districts refer students to truancy courts if they miss 10% of required school time without excuse. The bill requires school districts to submit annual attendance reports detailing truancy-related data.