An Act relative to dropout prevention and re-engagement

This bill aims to prevent students from dropping out of school and help those who have left to return by requiring all children under 18 who have not graduated to attend school. It mandates that public schools use a specific data system to identify students at risk of not graduating, which must include social and emotional factors alongside traditional metrics. The legislation also requires schools to hold annual workshops for parents and teachers on how to support at-risk students and allows for waivers if districts use alternative data tracking methods. Additionally, the bill removes criminal penalties for students who fail to attend school before reaching the mandatory age limit.