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Laws - View Law: TRUANCY |
(not being in school when you are supposed to be)
It is against the law for anyone between the ages of six and sixteen to not attend school. However, there are some exceptions through excused absences, home school, etc. Even if you miss just one class period without an excuse, you are considered truant.
If you miss school a lot (5 days, unexcused) you are considered to be habitually truant (ARS 15-803). An attendance officer can enforce this law. The officer can give you a ticket requiring you and a parent to appear before an official of the court. (ARS 15-805) If you are habitually truant you could be put on probation, have your driver’s license taken away, or have to attend counseling or educational classes. (ARS 8-323)
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On 11/06/03
Bobby from KS said:
I love skipping school.
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On 11/05/03
Susan from TX said:
Can I legally drop of ouf school in Texas if I am 17?
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On 11/04/03
Brandon L from AZ said:
I was absent for 12 days and my friend dan for 9 and he was called truant and me not! Why is that because he was fined like 150 dollars and has to see a court issued counsler.Whats up with that are they like retarted?
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On 09/11/03
lizz from FL said:
I would contact a school or goverment official. Someone should know how to get you a ride, maybe carpooling or something. I would also check some sites to see if that is considered neglect, but I don't think it is, since you can ride with your dad and just be late, but I would still check,
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On 04/12/03
Manda from GA said:
Hmmm... How should I put this... Well, if you run away, but attend school, just a different school than the one that you had previously attended, can you still be charged with truancy? I mean, you are still in school.
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