HB 2640 - DIGEST

(SUBSTITUTED FOR - SEE 1ST SUB)

     Requires school officials to inform the parent of the potential consequences of additional unexcused absences.

     Provides for conferences with parents and students to take steps to eliminate or reduce the student's absences.

     Requires an agreement that establishes school attendance requirements or refer the student to a community truancy board.

     Requires the administrator for the courts to prepare a report for each school year to be submitted to the legislature no later than December 15th of each year that summarizes the disposition of petitions filed with the juvenile court under RCW 28A.225.030, including the number of contempt orders issued to enforce a court's order under RCW 28A.225.030.

     Directs the superintendent of public instruction to establish an incentive program to encourage the creation of alternative learning schools and programs for students who have been truant, suspended, expelled, or who are subject to other disciplinary actions.