Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the rate of chronic absenteeism in American schools must urgently be reduced, and for other purposes.

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Summary of Bill HRES 1623

Bill 118 HRES 1623, also known as the Chronic Absenteeism Reduction Act, is a piece of legislation that aims to address the issue of chronic absenteeism in American schools. Chronic absenteeism refers to students missing 10% or more of the school year for any reason, including excused and unexcused absences.

The bill expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the rate of chronic absenteeism in American schools must urgently be reduced. It recognizes that chronic absenteeism can have serious negative consequences on students' academic achievement and long-term success.

The legislation calls for the development of strategies and interventions to reduce chronic absenteeism, including early warning systems to identify at-risk students, targeted interventions to address the root causes of absenteeism, and partnerships with community organizations to support students and families. Additionally, the bill emphasizes the importance of data collection and reporting to track progress in reducing chronic absenteeism and ensure accountability. It also encourages collaboration between schools, families, and communities to create a supportive environment for students to attend school regularly. Overall, the Chronic Absenteeism Reduction Act seeks to address the issue of chronic absenteeism in American schools through a comprehensive and collaborative approach that prioritizes the well-being and academic success of all students.

Congressional Summary of HRES 1623

This resolution encourages collaboration between state and local elected officials, educators, administrators, and other stakeholders to reduce (1) the rate of chronic absenteeism in American schools, and (2) the negative impact of chronic absenteeism on students and communities across the United States.

Current Status of Bill HRES 1623

Bill HRES 1623 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 19, 2024. Bill HRES 1623 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on December 19, 2024.  Bill HRES 1623's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. as of December 19, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 1623

Total Number of Sponsors
5
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
5
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 1623

Primary Policy Focus

Education

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 1623

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the rate of chronic absenteeism in American schools must urgently be reduced, and for other purposes.Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the rate of chronic absenteeism in American schools must urgently be reduced, and for other purposes.
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