What can I do if my child's father did not return the child from visitation?
Full Question:
I was wondering what the truancy laws were in Nebraska. The father of my 11 year old child did not return her on her April 13th visitation and she has not been in school since. I was wondering what the laws were for truancy and isn't this child neglect? Can child protective services be called in on him? And, will he face any punishment by anyone or can he if someone presses charges?
04/24/2007 |
Category: Divorce ยป Visitation |
State: Nebraska |
#3292
Answer:
There is a ceiling of 20 absences. At that point, the school districts must refer
the case to the county attorney’s office. School policies vary by school district. The following is an example of one school's policy:
The Nebraska School Law 79-201 requires that all pupils be in school during all days and hours that school is in session. Absences without parental and school authority consent will be considered truancy. The penalty for truancy can range from one to five days of in-house or out of school suspension. Repeat offenders may be sent home, regaining admission only through the Board of Education, or they may be expelled by the Board. Cases of habitual truancy will be reported to the County Attorney.
For more information, contact:
Department of Health & Human Services
Protection and Safety System
P.O. Box 95044
Lincoln, NE 68509-5044
Phone: (402) 471-9272