A bill for an act relating to compulsory education, including by modifying provisions related to absenteeism and truancy policies adopted by school districts and school attendance requirements related to children who are undergoing military entrance processing or who are engaged in military service.

SF 345 requires Iowa school districts to update their absenteeism and truancy policies to explicitly allow excused absences for students undergoing military entrance processing or engaged in military service, alongside existing reasons like illness, medical appointments, and family emergencies. These policies must clearly define unexcused absences, outline penalties, and detail support strategies for students with chronic absenteeism. The bill repeals outdated sections of law related to attendance reporting and enforcement, streamlining how schools handle attendance requirements.