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Combating School Absenteeism: Support for Students and Families

The U.S. House of Representatives expresses concern about rising school absenteeism and calls for collaboration to improve attendance. The goal is to reduce the negative impact of missed classes on children's learning, development, and health, leading to a better future for students and communities.
Key points
Encouraging collaboration among local officials, educators, and families to reduce chronic absenteeism in schools.
Highlighting the negative consequences of prolonged absence, such as academic struggles, higher dropout rates, and poorer health outcomes.
Emphasizing that the issue affects everyone and requires collective action to resolve.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HRES_1623
Sponsor: Rep. Wenstrup, Brad R. [R-OH-2]
Process start date: 2024-12-19
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

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.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HRES_1623.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-12-19.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Encouraging collaboration among local officials, educators, and families to reduce chronic absenteeism in schools.
  • Highlighting the negative consequences of prolonged absence, such as academic struggles, higher dropout rates, and poorer health outcomes.
  • Emphasizing that the issue affects everyone and requires collective action to resolve.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Wenstrup, Brad R. [R-OH-2].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-24.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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