The younger daughter was absent 79 days, with 63 days unexcused. Preventing Truancy Schools and lawmakers across the United States are implementing Truancy Prevention programs in hopes to be proactive versus reactive. For example, Sacramento County is cracking down on habitual truants by revoking their driving privileges for up to one year. Students too young for a license will have the sentence tacked on when they become 16, the legal driving age. They hope this law will deter adolescents from skipping school by taking away a valued privilege.
Parents play an important role in the prevention of truancy.
Talk to your child when they are young about the importance of education. Let them know you want to be informed if your child does not show up for class. To avoid confusion, it's a good idea to call the school and inform them when your child is absent. Establish rules with your child regarding truancy. Be firm and clear about the consequences they will face.