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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 27, 2007
Page
4
The ECISD truancy program presses families for attendance with social work outreach after seven unexcused absences. Ten absences trigger a warning and possible counseling, while the court has moved from municipal to Juvenile Judge Jim Bobo's court, facing jurisdiction gaps for certain teens and younger children.
Texas students would gain broader freedom to express religious views on campus under a bill moving from the House to Gov. Rick Perry. The measure, backed by Perry, would allow religious expression in homework and other assignments if aligned with academic standards. Supporters cite cases of students facing restrictions on faith-based greetings and distribution of religious materials at school.
Rescue teams suspended their search Saturday for a man presumed the sixth victim of rising Central Texas floodwaters. Forecasters warned more storms could trigger statewide flooding. Garcia, 22, remained missing after a car was swept away on Thursday. five other storm deaths have been confirmed, including two brothers aged 5 and 6.
ECISD Police Chief Brian Moersch led a truancy court effort with Odessa and Ector County to shift the program under the city for 14,000 a month totaling 356,000 in the first year. The court summons parents when students miss class and offers counseling to solve the problem, with the aim of getting youths back in school and improved family accountability.
ECISD social workers file charges after 10 unexcused absences in six months. Municipal Court signs summons for parent or student to appear. District police serve summons within three weeks. Court sessions will expand to 20 cases per session starting June 1 to improve staffing. Cost to FCISD is 14,000 monthly plus officer costs, 356,000 first year and 310,370 next year, with 3,500 cases annually.
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