ATLANTA - New legislation would mandate parent-teacher conferences when a student receives a failing grade on two consecutive report cards.
The bill was introduced by state Rep. Dee Dawkins-Haigler, a Lithonia Democrat.
Dawkins-Haigler says parental involvement is critical to improving student performance.
Her bill would apply to elementary and secondary students. A parent who fails to attend a conference could be ordered by a juvenile court to attend. Those who still fail to show up could be slapped with a $500 fine.
It is to make the parents show up. Teachers are already doing this. You would be surprised at the number of parents who not only will not come to the school to talk with their child's teacher but do not even give the school correct contact information.
sstea, thank you. It seemed pretty obvious to me. I understand better now.
So what is going to happen if the parents go to these "mandated" parent-teacher meetings and the student still does not improve? You can hook a mule up to the plow all you want, but until the mule decides to move, nothing gets done.Get my drift.
More state government interference in the local education process.
As has been said for over a hundred years: No man's life, liberty, or property is safe while the Georgia legislature sits in session!
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