During Maria Davila’s sophomore year of high school, she missed school due to health issues. Since then, she has worked tirelessly to help students in similar situations.
“After that experience, I realized that I would like to help students in my position who are currently going through absenteeism as well,” Davila said.
Davila, now a senior at 21st Century Learning Institute, co-wrote two bills with other members of GENup, a student-led social justice organization. She is the organization’s director of policy…