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Attendance and Truancy

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What happens when a district files a truancy petition?

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When can my child be sent to truancy court?

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What if my child keeps missing school?

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What kind of things could the school do to help?

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Should my child attend too?

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The school asked me to meet to talk about my child’s absences – how can I prepare for the meeting?

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Can my child be suspended for missing school or being late to class?

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Can I (the parent) get in trouble if my child misses a lot of school?

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What does missing “a lot” of school mean?

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What if my child is sick a lot, and can’t make it to school?

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