StateVermont

H 930: An act relating to addressing and preventing chronic absenteeism

House Committee on EducationTo Governor

H 930 status: To Governor — House message: Governor approved bill on June 8, 2026 (updated May 29, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score75/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactModerate impact 60/100

Bill summary

Official

This bill is a plan to help students who miss too much school attend class more often. It is currently being discussed by lawmakers in the House.

Key analysis

Constitutionality95%
Bipartisan80%
Public opinion85%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • No direct environmental impact identified

Risks

  • No direct environmental impact identified

Economy

Mixed / Neutral
55%

Benefits

  • Higher student attendance improves long-term educational outcomes
  • Potential improvement in future workforce readiness

Risks

  • May require additional state or local administrative spending

Society

Positive Outlook
75%

Benefits

  • Directly targets student disengagement and chronic absenteeism
  • Promotes equitable access to classroom instruction

Risks

  • Potential for uneven implementation across districts
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

OpenStates summary

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Where it stands

Introduced

Complete

Committee

Complete

Floor

Complete
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Governor

Current

House message: Governor approved bill on June 8, 2026

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Enacted

Upcoming
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