What does Preamble of All in For Attendance Act do?

This bill amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965. It allows local educational agencies to use federal funds for programs and activities addressing chronic absenteeism. The bill's purpose is to address chronic absenteeism in schools.

What does SHORT TITLE. of All in For Attendance Act do?

This bill is formally titled the All in For Attendance Act.

What does FINDINGS. of All in For Attendance Act do?

This section outlines findings related to chronic student absenteeism. It states that chronically absent students (missing 10% or more of the school year) are at higher risk of academic challenges and negative life outcomes, including a nearly four times greater likelihood of not graduating high school. Data indicates that approximately 22% of students were chronically absent during the 2024-2025 school year, and no state has fully recovered to pre-pandemic levels. Students of color, particularly American Indian, Black, Hispanic, and Pacific Islander students, are disproportionately affected by chronic absenteeism, with local immigration raids exacerbating the issue for Latino students. Chronic absenteeism is attributed to a variety of internal and external factors, such as homelessness, family challenges, transportation issues, health concerns, bullying, and safety concerns. Strategies to improve attendance include professional development for teachers, strengthening relationships between students, parents, and the community, and implementing social and emotional learning programs. High-impact tutoring is identified as an effective intervention, with students being less likely to be absent on tutoring days, especially among middle school students and those with a history of chronic absenteeism.

What does INTERVENTIONS TO ADDRESS CHRONIC ABSENTEEISM. of All in For Attendance Act do?

This section amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to address chronic absenteeism. It requires the implementation of data collection systems to track attendance, including early warning indicators for unexcused, excused, sickness, suspension/expulsion, and state emergency absences. The amendments encourage data sharing between schools and social services agencies, and the publication of chronic absenteeism data (excluding personally identifiable information). It establishes an advisory system to improve family engagement, including counseling and support, potentially through home visits. The section promotes a tiered system of support for students, professional development for educational service centers, and partnerships with health, transportation, and community organizations. It mandates an assurance that local educational agencies will not implement policies that include suspensions, fines, or academic penalties for student absences.

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All in For Attendance Act

Last updated: 6/15/2026 · Introduced: 6/15/2026

Author: Christian Menefee (D-TX)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to allow local schools to use federal funds for programs addressing chronic absenteeism.
It requires schools to implement data collection systems to track student attendance and share data with social services agencies, while protecting student privacy.
The bill prohibits schools from penalizing students with suspensions, fines, or academic penalties for absences and encourages tiered support systems and family engagement.

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