The secretary of education shall:

1. (1) prescribe duties for the state attendance officer not provided by law;
2. (2) design and require use of a system of attendance reports, records, and forms necessary for the enforcement of this chapter;
3. (3) establish guidance regarding truancy prevention policies adopted by governing authorities in accordance with IC 20-33-2.5 ; and

4. (4) perform all other duties necessary for the complete enforcement of this chapter.

   [Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-8.1-3-15.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.17. Amended by P.L.90-2011, SEC.46; P.L.43-2021, SEC.110; P.L.125-2024, SEC.4.