Education, Youth, and Older Adults Committee
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
- CALL TO ORDER
- INTRODUCTIONS
- ATTENDANCE
- ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING
- 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:
- ADJOURNMENT
- THIS MEETING IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC