❌ HB518
Regards truancy, contributing to delinquency of a child
Summary
Bill HB518 amends sections related to truancy and contributing to the delinquency of a child. It allows courts to impose various dispositions on children adjudicated as unruly or delinquent, including community service, counseling, and driver's license suspensions. The bill also holds parents accountable for their child's truancy, potentially requiring them to participate in community service or mediation programs.
Rationale
The bill imposes additional government control over children and parents, mandating participation in programs and imposing penalties for truancy, which conflicts with Libertarian principles of personal liberty and parental rights. The alignment scores reflect the significant opposition to the bill's provisions that infringe on individual rights and parental authority.
Risks and Concerns
- Increased government intervention in family matters
- Potential criminalization of parental actions
- Strain on judicial resources due to increased court involvement