LAUSD truancy program to grow
An anti-truancy program at Los Angeles Unified elementary schools is being expanded, City Attorney Rocky Delgadillo announced Wednesday.
Under "Operation Bright Future," specialists are assigned to work closely with school administrators to prevent truancy through education and intervention, according to the City Attorney's Office.
The program up until now has been in operation at 30 middle schools. It is being expanded to 16 elementary schools that are feeder campuses for four of those 30 campuses, according to the City Attorney's Office.
"Research shows that early intervention at the elementary school level is a tried and true component of successful truancy and dropout prevention programs," Delgadillo said.
"Through our partnership with the LAUSD and other municipal agencies, we can ensure that every child attending LAUSD has the opportunity for the bright future they deserve."