Study regarding chronic absenteeism and safe learning environments

(a) Study The Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a study on chronic absenteeism and safety in learning environments in public elementary schools and secondary schools of the United States. (b) Contents of study In carrying out the study under subsection (a), the Comptroller General shall examine chronic absenteeism and research the extent to which evidence-based interventions can reduce chronic absenteeism rates and improve student achievement and student well-being. (c) Report Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall prepare and submit a report regarding the study conducted under subsection (a) and the conclusions and recommendations generated from the study to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate, the Committee on Education and Workforce of the House of Representatives, and the Secretary.