Senator Gruenhagen introduces pilot for specialized attendance centers; session pauses for caucus

Senator Gruenhagen (Scott) introduced Senate File 24-04, which would establish a Department of Education pilot program allowing one rural school district and one urban district to create specialized attendance centers for students who require special education services or whose emotional, social or behavioral needs make it difficult to succeed in a traditional classroom.

Gruenhagen said the department would oversee the program and report annually on effectiveness so the Legislature can evaluate results. Two amendments were called for consideration. Before further floor action, the Senate recessed for a Democratic caucus and the body was put at ease.

Because the session paused for a caucus immediately after the bill's introduction and amendment calls, no final action was recorded on SF 24-04 in the portions of the floor transcript provided.