Honorable Florence Shapiro, Chair, Senate Committee on Education
FROM:
John Keel, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
SB1732 by Gallegos (Relating to school attendance of a child placed in substitute care.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would require the Department of Protective and Regulatory Services (PRS) to return children to school no later than the third day after the date that PRS takes possession of the child. PRS indicates that its current policy is to return the child to school as soon as possible. Legal holidays and complex enrollment procedures may create delays in a few instances.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.
Source Agencies:
530 Department of Protective and Regulatory Services