Truancy Laws
/ˈtruːənsi lɔːz/
Definitions
- (n.) Statutes enacted to address unexcused absence of students from compulsory education, establishing penalties and procedures for enforcement.
The school district implemented stronger truancy laws to reduce absenteeism among middle school students.
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- truancy laws
- truancy law
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Commentary
Truancy laws vary widely by jurisdiction and often involve coordination between educational authorities and courts; drafters should clarify definitions of excused versus unexcused absences to avoid ambiguity.
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