Court Action (Truancy)

If a student continues to truant after the less intrusive and least restrictive interventions have been tried, the matter will be referred to the County Attorney's Office to determine what action should occur. A child can be petitioned as a Child in Need of Protection or Services (CHIPS) based upon truancy. The judge has the authority to administer a variety of dispositions, or potential consequences.

The parent/guardian can also be charged criminally if they have not compelled their child's attendance.

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