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How can my daughter drop a class and not be held truant from class?

My daughter, a High School Senior. who turned 18 December 29, 2008 wants to drop a class not needed for graduation, but the school is refusing and threatening to ID her as truant. We believe she can stop going to the class since she is now 18 and that she can no longer be charged...

01/22/2009 | Category » Compulsory Education  State » CA  #15038
Why is a parental signature still needed at school for our grandaughter who is 18?

In Reno,Nevada, the high school our daughter attends demands that a document be signed from us in order for her to write her own excuses for absences. She is 18. My view is that she is an adult and can sign for herself. What is the situation?

03/07/2009 | Category » Compulsory Education  State » CA  #15477
What is the penalty for a parent charged with truancy?

My 2nd grader has 17 days of unexcused absences. I notified the school when he was going to be out for vacation with family or sick. Never warned of legal action. I am now charged with truancy and have a court date. What is going to happen? This is the 1st time I have ever had...

03/31/2009 | Category » Compulsory Education  State » WV  #15831
My mother has a court appearance dealing with somthing to do with the compulsory education law

My mother has a court apperance on the 11th of March charging her with a violation of section E48293, somthing to do with the compulsory education law). We think it is something to do with my teen brother. Can you give us an explanation on this.

04/28/2009 | Category » Compulsory Education  State » CA  #16335