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A 7170 In Committee

Relates to the investigation of and findings of educational neglect of a child during the COVID-19 pandemic

Introduced
In Committee
Floor
Crossed Over
Passed
Enacted

Prohibits a finding of educational neglect based solely on excessive absence from school in certain situations during the COVID-19 state of emergency, and requires the closure of investigations into claims of educational neglect when the child has not been provided with the resources or opportunity to participate in distance learning during the COVID-19 state of emergency or when the child's parent or caregiver is an essential worker, the fact that the child's parent or guardian is an essential worker, is caring for someone with the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), is sick with the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), or is in mandatory isolation or quarantine.

Chamber
House
Introduced
Mar 21, 2025
Last action
Jan 7, 2026 — REFERRED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
Session
2025-2026
Momentum
27 · Low