The Compulsory Education Law clearly states that all students must attend school from ages 6-18. If middle or high school students are chronically truant they may have their driver s license delayed or revoked. Under Welfare Reform Laws, the family of a student who has irregular attendance may have monthly assistance payments reduced. There are alternatives to dropping out of school. We can help let us know where you go to school.
Truancy is linked to delinquency, drug involvement and dropping out of school.
Truancy threatens the potential labor force and future well-being of our children and our city. Good school attendance is the first step to getting a good education. It is critical to encourage children to develop habits that promote being at school on time every day in order to make the most of school. One out of 6 freshmen will not graduate. 264-7888 Truant students who are picked up by the police are taken to these centers.