Cobb County has partnered with community and educational leaders to update the Student Attendance Protocol in an effort to improve school engagement and address truancy. The collaboration aims to promote consistent school attendance and enhance student success in Marietta City Schools and the Cobb County School District.
According to the Cobb County Government website, under Georgia state law (OCGA 20-2-690.2), schools and communities are required to work together to address school attendance and climate. A central part of this effort is the Cobb County Student Attendance and School Climate Committee, which has spent the last year revising the county's approach to student attendance. The updated Protocol was formally adopted at a meeting led by Cobb County Superior Chief Judge Ann B. Harris on January 29.
The Committee's focus is on reducing truancy and ensuring that students are in a safe, engaging, and supportive school environment. They recognize that these factors are crucial for student attendance and success.
The Committee includes representatives from various sectors, including local justice, education, law enforcement, family services, and health officials. At the signing event, officers were elected to oversee adherence to the Protocol, as required by state law. For more information about the updated Protocol, contact Jill Roth, Juvenile Court Judicial Staff Attorney, as stated in the Cobb County's announcement.
