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H 930

An act relating to addressing and preventing chronic absenteeism

2025-2026 Regular Session

Vermont H 930 establishes chronic absenteeism prevention measures in schools to improve student attendance and educational outcomes.

House message: Governor approved bill on June 8, 2026
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Bill Summary · H 930

Legislative bill overview

H 930 is a Vermont bill designed to establish policies and programs aimed at reducing chronic absenteeism in schools. The legislation likely includes mechanisms for identifying chronically absent students, intervention strategies, and accountability measures for schools to address attendance issues. The bill has progressed through committee review and is currently positioned for final legislative consideration.

Why is this important

Chronic absenteeism is strongly linked to academic failure, dropout rates, and long-term economic outcomes for students. Schools with high absenteeism face challenges in funding allocation (often tied to enrollment) and struggle to provide consistent instruction, affecting all students in the classroom. Addressing this issue early can improve educational equity and reduce costs associated with remedial education and social services.

Potential points of contention

  • Enforcement mechanisms vs. family circumstances – Balancing accountability for repeated absences against legitimate barriers families face (transportation, health issues, poverty) without unfairly penalizing vulnerable students
  • School funding implications – Policies targeting attendance may shift focus or resources, raising questions about whether schools will be held responsible without adequate funding to address root causes
  • Student privacy and data collection – Monitoring systems to identify chronic absenteeism require collection and sharing of student attendance data, raising concerns about how information is used and stored

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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