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Keeping Students in School
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Hoosier students learn best when they are regularly in the classroom.
That's why Senate Republicans have worked to reduce the chronic absenteeism rate in Indiana.
The state recently found that 17.8% of students, which equals more than 200,000 students, were considered chronically absent* from school during the 2023-24 school year. While this
number is slightly lower than previous years, it is still too high.
This year, I supported a new law that requires schools to reach out to parents for a meeting if a student meets certain criteria, including being on track to miss too much school.
Last month, the Interim Study Committee on Education approved several recommendations to continue getting to the bottom of the student absenteeism problem, which include:
- Study the rationale used by local schools to differentiate between excused and unexcused absences;
- Study the basis for student suspensions or expulsions categorized as "other" by schools;
- Consider preventing districts from suspending or expelling students who are chronically absent; and
- Have schools use the state's early warning dashboard for students at risk of dropping out.
To learn more about what the state is doing to lower chronic absenteeism, click here.
*In Indiana, a student is considered chronically absent after missing 10% or more of school days.
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Legislative Forum on the Dental Industry
This week, I was glad to attend a legislative forum hosted by the Isaac Knapp District Dental Society at the Fort Wayne Country Club. I was joined by fellow legislators from northeast Indiana and we had a great discussion about issues affecting the dental industry. It was an honor to attend this event, and I want to thank
the dental society for hosting this informative discussion.
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Ensuring You're Prepared to Vote
The 2024 General Election will be held Tuesday, Nov. 5, and with early voting already taking place, it is important for Hoosiers to be prepared to vote.
To check your voting status and polling locations, you can visit IndianaVoters.com. The website also allows you to see who will be on your ballot this year.
For information on what you need when you vote, click here.
To learn more about what Senate Republicans have been doing to ensure our elections are safe, fair and secure, click here.
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Charlotte Huffman, 80 years old
William Drook, 81 years old
Lori Soule, 82 years old
Charles Rhoades, 83 years old
Arna Smith, 84 years old |
Larry Bonbrake, 85 years old
Jeanne Atkinson, 86 years old
Marshall Doctor, 87 years old
Teresa Pionke, 88 years old
Bryan Scott, 89 years old |
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