Attendance Laws
/ˈætəndəns ˈlɔːz/
Definitions
- (n.) Statutes requiring individuals, typically children or students, to attend school or other mandated sessions regularly.
The state enforced attendance laws to ensure all children received compulsory education.
Forms
- attendance laws
- attendance law
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Commentary
Attendance laws primarily relate to compulsory education statutes and are often enforced to prevent truancy and promote educational access.
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