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Truancy Prevention Measures. (a) A school district shall adopt truancy prevention measures designed to: (1) address student conduct related to truancy in the school setting before the student engages in conduct described by Section 65.003 (Truant Conduct) (a), Family Code; and. (2)
Despite the civil jurisdiction of juvenile courts over truancy, in 1993, Texas became one of only two states in the United States to criminally prosecute children for not attending school (Section 25.094, Education Code – Failure to Attend School).
TEXAS TRUANCY LAWS. The laws regarding truancy can be found in Chapter 25 of the Education Code, and these laws emphasize the importance of your child attending school all day. Any absences must be excused by their school, and excessive unexcused absences could result in charges being brought against: • you as a parent for Parent Contributing ...
Can constables charge a service fee for serving a summons in a truancy case? Do truancy documents need to be e-file in Dallas County? Are unpaid fines and court costs still owed in failure-to-attend-school cases that have been expunged?
Generally, a school district must refer a student to a truancy court for truant conduct “within 10 school days of the student’s 10 th absence.”. Education Code, Section 25.0951 (a). But Section 25.0951 (d) provides an exception.
Texas laws regarding truancy emphasize the importance of your child attending school all day. Excessive unexcused absences can result in charges brought against the student and parents. Use this guide for answers to common questions about truancy and the penalties.
TEXAS TRUANCY LAWS. Chapter 25 of the Texas Education Code is the home for the laws providing guidance on compulsory school attendance and truancy within the state of Texas. Let’s start by exploring who is required to attend school in Texas.
