SB3774Introduced in the Senate
SCH CD-ADMIN WITHDRAW-TRUANCY
Introduced by Christopher Belt, District 57
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amends the School Code. Provides that a truant minor may not be administratively withdrawn (rather than expelled) for nonattendance unless he or she has accrued 15 consecutive days of absences without valid cause and the student cannot be located by the school district or the school district has located the student but cannot, after exhausting all available supportive services, compel the student to return to school. Requires a school district to make at least 3 documented attempts to notify the parent or guardian of its intent to administratively withdraw a student prior to withdrawing the student. Effective immediately.
Where it stands
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0743
July 31, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
HouseStage: House Third Reading · May 22, 2026
95
Yes
5
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
101 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Hernandez | 2 | Yes |
| Eva Dina Delgado | 3 | Yes |
| Lilian Jimenez | 4 | Yes |
| Sonya Harper | 6 | Yes |
| Emanuel Welch | 7 | Yes |
| LaShawn Ford | 8 | Yes |
| Yolanda Morris | 9 | Yes |
| Ann Williams | 11 | Yes |
| Kelly Cassidy | 14 | Yes |
| Michael Kelly | 15 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Christopher Belt
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Education
Do Pass Education; 012-000-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 5, 2026
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 24, 2026
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading ** April 15, 2026
Third Reading - Passed; 056-001-000
Arrived in House
Chief House Sponsor Rep. Dagmara Avelar
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Elementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter Schools
Do Pass / Short Debate Elementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter Schools; 009-000-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Second Reading - Short Debate
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 095-005-000
Passed Both Houses
Sent to the Governor
Governor Approved
Effective Date July 31, 2026
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0743
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