德克萨斯州考虑将逃学定为犯罪,面临有关罚款与学生支助的辩论。 Texas considers criminalizing truancy, facing debate over fines vs. support for students.

得克萨斯州立法者正在考虑一项法案,该法案将逃学定为轻罪,对累犯加重罚款。 Texas lawmakers are considering a bill that would make truancy a misdemeanor, with escalating fines for repeat offenses. 然而,有人争辩说,这种做法可能会对面临困难的学生造成伤害,并指出,2015年将逃学非刑罪化导致支助系统得到改善。 However, some argue this approach may harm students facing difficulties, noting that the 2015 decriminalization of truancy led to better support systems. 长期缺勤占25%,仍然是一个主要问题,特别是由于这一大流行病,学校现在采用各种战略,例如雇用治疗师和建立伙伴关系以提高出勤率。 Chronic absenteeism, at 25%, remains a major issue, especially since the pandemic, with schools now employing various strategies like hiring therapists and forming partnerships to improve attendance.