All in For Attendance Act

Improved Academic and Life Outcomes: The bill aims to address chronic absenteeism, which is linked to falling behind academically, not graduating high school, poverty, diminished health, and involvement in the criminal justice system (Section 2).

Enhanced Data Tracking: Schools can implement data collection systems to track attendance, including early warning indicators for various types of absences, to better understand student needs (Section 3(a)(1)(J)(i)).

Better Family Engagement: The act allows for the creation of advisory systems that provide counseling and support in a student's primary language, including home visits, and provides spaces for parents to engage with the school community (Section 3(a)(1)(J)(iv)).

Targeted Student Support: Students can benefit from tiered systems of support, mentorship, and high-impact tutoring designed to improve engagement and academic outcomes (Section 3(a)(1)(J)(v), (viii), (xviii)).

Strengthened School Culture: The bill encourages the use of social and emotional learning strategies and restorative justice strategies to improve a student's sense of belonging and keep them in school (Section 3(a)(1)(J)(xvi), (xvii)).

Protection from Penalties: The bill requires an assurance that local educational agencies will not implement policies that include suspensions, fines, or academic penalties for students who have absences (Section 3(b)).