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Laws - View Law: TRUANCY |
(not being in school when you are supposed to be)
It is against the law for anyone between the ages of six and sixteen to not attend school. However, there are some exceptions through excused absences, home school, etc. Even if you miss just one class period without an excuse, you are considered truant.
If you miss school a lot (5 days, unexcused) you are considered to be habitually truant (ARS 15-803). An attendance officer can enforce this law. The officer can give you a ticket requiring you and a parent to appear before an official of the court. (ARS 15-805) If you are habitually truant you could be put on probation, have your driver’s license taken away, or have to attend counseling or educational classes. (ARS 8-323)
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On 10/28/09
E.P. from AZ said:
To the individual wondering about the child with the mood disorder, you can ask the school nurse for "chronic illness" paperwork that the doctor signs to account for the high amount of absences. For the person wondering about kids actually getting home schooled- you can call the CPS hotline if you believe they are not being properly educated, and they will investigate. There are a lot of specifics to say a child is legitimately home schooled. Hope this is helpful!
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On 10/23/09
GH from AZ said:
I realize that certain individuals and groups persist to the idea that every child should attend school until the age of 18. However, some may believe that certain items taught may be inadequate to be expressed in a classroom, As they will not commonly be used by possibly even 15% of the students attending these classes. I find it difficult to comprehend that the students cannot completely select their methods of education themselves but rather succumb to the almost tyrannical ideals of society. As to say; Children should choose when to leave school if they feel they have learned enough.
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On 10/23/09
Steve from AZ said:
I have two nephews whom have been taken out of school to be home schooled. However, I don't believe this is the case. What are the laws regarding this, and are there checks and balances for home schooling? What ever happened to no child left behind? My nephew is 14 yrs old and has been out of school since the third grade! Can he be ordered to be tested to see what his current grade level competancies are? I'm sure this would prove my point!
Signed,
Very Frustrated
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On 09/08/09
Maria from AZ said:
I fully understand the AZ Truancey Law. My problem is a 15 year old who has a mood disorder, is taking medications for it, and when he gets angry announces he is not going to school and "you can't force me". I can not forcefully take him to school (out weights me by 100 lbs) so how does the law help the parent in this case?
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On 08/31/09
Redman from AZ said:
Neither The State of Az nor the school system gives a squirt about your kids. Like electronic traffic enforcement, truancy laws are designed to fleece money from unwitting people.
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