State SARB Subcommittee Meeting Agenda (09212023)

Agenda for the September 21, 2023, State School Attendance Review Board (SARB) Subcommittee Meeting.

California State School Attendance Review Board
Notice of Public Virtual Meeting

September 21, 2023
2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Agenda

Agenda times are approximate and are provided for convenience only. The order of business may be changed without notice.

2 p.m.

Call to Order: Opening Remarks by Steve Zimmer, Deputy Superintendent, Student Support Services Branch, California Department of Education, Proceeded by Roll Call

2:10 p.m.

Approval of March 23, 2023, Subcommittee Meeting Minutes

2:12 p.m.

Information and Discussion: State Model SARB Recognition Program and State Model SARB Recognition Program relaunch Deputy Superintendent Steve Zimmer

2:15 p.m.

Update on the Revised State Model SARB Recognition Program application

2:45 p.m.

Updates and revisions to Truancy communications

3 p.m.

SARB Membership Structure and Guidelines

3:20 p.m.

Update on Racial Demographic Data Project and Excused/Unexcused Absence Potential Policy Guidance

3:45 p.m.

Public Comment: Members of the public may speak for no more than three minutes

Closing Remarks and Adjournment

Next State SARB Subcommittee Meeting: TBD

Reasonable Accommodations will be provided for any individual with a disability

Pursuant to the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, any individual with a disability who requires reasonable accommodation to attend or participate in this meeting may request assistance by contacting the Educational Options Office at least ten business days in advance of the scheduled meeting date.

Questions: Educational Options Office | cwa@cde.ca.gov

Last Reviewed: Tuesday, September 02, 2025

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