An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in pupils and attendance, providing for chronic absence prevention and support.

HB 1883 amends Pennsylvania's Public School Code to address student chronic absence (missing many school days) by requiring school districts to implement prevention and support programs instead of solely focusing on punishment. It directly affects school districts, students with chronic absence, and their families by shifting the approach to attendance. The key provision mandates districts to develop and maintain evidence-based strategies to help students attend regularly, such as family outreach, counseling, or academic support. This replaces punitive measures with proactive support systems for students struggling with attendance. The bill focuses on practical, supportive interventions rather than disciplinary actions for absenteeism.