Texas HB3613 modifies truancy conduct definitions and school district referral discretion.

HB3613 amends Texas law to redefine truant conduct, specifying that a student engages in truancy if they miss 10 or more days within six months or three or more days within a four-week period. School districts must notify parents if a student misses three or more days within four weeks. The district may refer the student to truancy court within ten days of the third absence or file a complaint against the parent if criminal negligence is evident. The school may delay or avoid referral if truancy prevention measures are in place and succeeding.

Texas HB3613 modifies truancy conduct definitions and school district referral discretion.

HB3613 amends Texas law to redefine truant conduct, specifying that a student engages in truancy if they miss 10 or more days within six months or three or more days within a four-week period. School districts must notify parents if a student misses three or more days within four weeks. The district may refer the student to truancy court within ten days of the third absence or file a complaint against the parent if criminal negligence is evident. The school may delay or avoid referral if truancy prevention measures are in place and succeeding.