JEDA: Truancy
Code: JEDA
Adopted: 11/08/17
Revised/Readopted: 9/28/22
Orig. Code: JEDA
“Truancy” is defined as absence from school without permission.
The district believes irregular attendance is one of the factors associated with student failure and frustration with the school experience. A fundamental purpose for insisting on punctual, regular school attendance is to help each student develop habits of responsibility.
With these beliefs in mind, the district will develop procedures that foster a partnership with parents in early detection of truancy, related counseling and appropriate consequences1. These procedures will be published annually for students, staff and parents.
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