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Michigan Governor Signs Bill Tying Truancy To Assistance

LANSING (WWJ/AP) - A Michigan policy that ties cash assistance for families to school attendance was signed into law today by the governor.

Under the policy, a family loses eligibility for cash assistance if a child ages 6 through 15 doesn't meet attendance requirements. Children 16 or older who are dependents and haven't graduated from high school will lose their aid if they don't meet attendance requirements.

Cash assistance would be restored if a student attends school for 21 consecutive days. The law matches a policy that's been enforced since 2012 by the Department of Health and Human Services.

 

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