2001 House Bill 4845

Introduced in the House

May 30, 2001

Introduced by Rep. Artina Tinsley Hardman (D-3)

To authorize circuit court jurisdiction over parents and guardians of truants. The bill is part of a package comprised of HB 4842, 4845, and 4844, which require school districts and prosecutors to adopt local truancy policies, and to authorize increased fines for parents who fail to comply with them.

Referred to the Committee on Education