Washington HB2044 addresses unexcused student absences by modifying school district and juvenile court procedures.

HB2044 modifies procedures for handling unexcused student absences in Washington. It mandates that school districts, after a child's seventh unexcused absence within a month, must either enter into an agreement with the child and parent to establish attendance requirements or refer the child to a community engagement board. The board is tasked with identifying barriers to attendance and recommending methods to improve attendance.

Washington HB2044 addresses unexcused student absences by modifying school district and juvenile court procedures.

HB2044 modifies procedures for handling unexcused student absences in Washington. It mandates that school districts, after a child's seventh unexcused absence within a month, must either enter into an agreement with the child and parent to establish attendance requirements or refer the child to a community engagement board. The board is tasked with identifying barriers to attendance and recommending methods to improve attendance.