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2005 SESSION

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SJ 302 Truancy; joint subcommittee to study effect of detention thereon.

Introduced by: Yvonne B. Miller | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:


Study; effect of detention on truancy.  Establishes a joint subcommittee to study the effect of detention on truancy. In conducting its study, the joint subcommittee shall (i) review the statutory provisions pertaining to truancy and the disposition of truants in the Commonwealth; (ii) review the findings and recommendations of previous legislative and current national reports concerning the etiology and prevention of truancy; (iii) determine the number of truants and identify the prevailing reasons for chronic absenteeism among truants in Virginia; (iv) examine the various truancy interventions used in the Commonwealth and other states; (v) evaluate the effectiveness of detention programs on truancy prevention and in redirecting truants to more productive lifestyles; (vi) recommend feasible and appropriate alternatives for truancy prevention; and (vii) consider such related matters as may be necessary to satisfy the objectives of this resolution.

The joint subcommittee shall submit an executive summary of its findings and recommendations to the 2006 Regular Session of the General Assembly.


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