I strongly support the Petition to Promulgate Regulations governing more specific reporting of truancy and truancy intervention efforts. 

Truancy is a major problem in my community. It is a well-known risk factor for substance abuse, teen pregnancy, serious violent and non-violent youth delinquency, and dropping out of school.  These regulations will help Virginia's schools improve school attendance,  increase  Virginia's graduation rate, and reduce other risky youth behaviors.  

Please grant the petitioners request and draft these critical regulations.