A truant is defined as a child subject to compulsory school attendance and who is absent without valid cause from such attendance for a school day or portion of the day.

1. A three day letter from your child's school documenting unexcused absences.

2. Home visits / Office visits

3. A six day letter from the superintendent requiring you to meet with the Local Truancy Review Board for a corrective action plan.

4. A nine day letter from the R.O.E. requiring guardian to appear at Regional Office of Education for a hearing.
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Truancy often is a symptom of more serious problems.  Enforcing truancy rules starts the intervention process that can assist families in crisis.

Children May Be Dealing With:

• Peer Pressure

• Separation/Divorce in Family

• Abuse/Neglect

• Drugs/Alcohol Abuse by Student/Parent

• Moving Repeatedly

• Negative Social Interactions

• Low Self Esteem

• Lack of Academic Skills

• Lack of Friends

• Financial Problems