Education, Youth, and Older Adults Committee

Thursday, March 6, 2025 · 12:00 PM PM · Virtual/Du Burns Council Chamber, 4th floor, City Hall, Phone: 1-408-418-9388, Access code: 2332 045 6217, Password: Public Link: https://bmore.webex.com/bmore/j.php?MTID=m68951faddbae6d94559943cfa1241d36

TL;DR

The Education Committee met to address the critical issue of student absences in Baltimore City Schools. They recommended a comprehensive study to understand and address the root causes of students missing school, which could help improve educational outcomes and community development.

Key Decisions

  • Student Absence Report Study Passed with Amendment
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. CALL TO ORDER
  2. INTRODUCTIONS
  3. ATTENDANCE
  4. ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING
  5. 25-0002 Study and Report – Absences in Baltimore City Schools FOR the purpose of requiring the Baltimore City Public School System (“City Schools”) to prepare a report exploring the causes of student absences to better identify solutions to address the most persistent barriers students face to attending school; requiring City Schools to collaborate with certain City agencies to propose recommendations to address the root causes of unexcused absences found in the report; and providing for a special effective date.
    Mayor and City Council Res.
    Action: Recommended Favorably with Amendment Passed

    A motion was made by Torrence, seconded by Ramos, that this Ordinance be Recommended Favorably with Amendment. The motion carried by the following vote:

  6. ADJOURNMENT
  7. THIS MEETING IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC