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HB 1110

Early Intervention School Attendance Pilot.

2025-2026 Session Introduced by Brian Biggs and 19 co-sponsors

The bill creates an Early Intervention School Attendance Pilot to test proactive supports for students at risk of chronic absenteeism and measure attendance improvements.

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Bill Summary · HB 1110

Summary of HB 1110 (Session 2025) — Early Intervention School Attendance Pilot (North Carolina)

Purpose and Intent

HB 1110 proposes the creation of an Early Intervention School Attendance Pilot program in North Carolina. The main goal is to identify and address school attendance challenges at an early stage, with the aim of improving student attendance outcomes and reducing chronic absenteeism. The bill seeks to test targeted strategies in a defined pilot context before broader implementation.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • Pilot Design and Scope

    • Establishes an Early Intervention School Attendance Pilot to be conducted in selected school districts or schools (specific locations to be determined by program rules or future guidance).
    • The pilot is intended to test proactive approaches to attendance problems, focusing on early identification of students at risk of chronic absenteeism and delivering timely supports.

  • Early Intervention Framework

    • Requires a structured process to identify students who demonstrate early attendance problems.
    • Specifies coordinated supports, which may include family engagement, school-based interventions, and connections to community resources.
    • Emphasizes data monitoring and progress tracking to assess the effectiveness of interventions over the pilot period.

  • Roles and Responsibilities

    • Outlines responsibilities for school administrators, teachers, students, and families in the early intervention and attendance improvement process.
    • May designate personnel (e.g., attendance coordinators, case managers) to oversee the pilot in participating sites.

  • Data and Accountability

    • Establishes data collection requirements to measure attendance outcomes, intervention delivery, and progress.
    • Requires reporting on program effectiveness, including metrics such as changes in daily attendance rates and reductions in chronic absenteeism.

  • Timeline and Duration

    • Sets a defined timeframe for the pilot, including start and end dates, with intent to evaluate results and determine scalability.
    • May include a provision for interim progress reports to be submitted to the General Assembly or relevant education authorities.

  • Funding and Resources

    • If applicable, identifies potential funding sources (state funds or grants) to support pilot activities, including staff time, training, and services provided to students and families.

  • Policy Alignment

    • Aligns with broader state objectives around improving school engagement, reducing barriers to attendance, and supporting students at risk of missing significant instructional time.

Who Would Be Affected

  • Students: Particularly those showing early signs of attendance problems; beneficiaries of targeted supports and interventions.
  • Families/Guardians: Encouraged to engage with schools as part of the intervention process.
  • Schools and Districts: Participating sites implement the pilot, allocate staff, and monitor attendance-related supports.
  • School Personnel: Attendance coordinators, counselors, teachers, and administrators involved in identification, intervention planning, and data reporting.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

  • Legislative Timeline: The bill has been filed as of 2026-04-29. (Action history notes the filing date; no enactment date is provided in the available information.)
  • Pilot Evaluation: The bill envisions assessment of the pilot’s effectiveness, informing potential expansion or replication if successful.
  • Reporting Requirements: Likely includes mandated reporting to state education authorities and/or the General Assembly, outlining outcomes and recommendations.

Potential Impact and Considerations

  • If implemented, the pilot could provide evidence on how early, targeted interventions influence attendance and long-term student engagement.
  • Success would depend on clear implementation guidelines, adequate funding, strong family partnerships, and reliable data systems.
  • The bill’s pilot nature suggests a cautious, evidence-based approach to broader policy changes related to school attendance.

Note: The summary reflects the bill’s stated elements as available. If enacted, final text would specify exact districts, funding amounts, performance metrics, and reporting timelines.

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

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