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HJ 157 Study; Commission on School Dropout Prevention.

Introduced by: Franklin P. Hall | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Commission on School Dropout Prevention. Establishes the Commission on School Dropout Prevention. In conducting its study, the Commission shall (i) review national and state data concerning school dropout and completion rates; (ii) consider school dropout prevention efforts of other states and other programs considered to be among the best practices to address the problem; (iii) evaluate the factors and issues associated with the problem of school dropout, including the effect of public policies, family violence and dysfunction, drug abuse, teen pregnancy and other health problems, suspensions and expulsions, teacher and parent expectations, school organization and structure, chronic absences, and economic exigency on school attendance and school completion rates; and (iv) such other issues as the Commission may deem appropriate.

The Commission shall submit its written report to the Governor and the 2003 Session of the General Assembly.


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