Truancy Laws In Texas

Summary

In Texas, children aged 6 to 18 must attend school. Missing 10+ days in 6 months is considered truancy, and parents can face legal penalties. Schools have policies like the 90 percent rule for course credit. If you believe your school isnt following these rules, you can report it to the local school board or the Texas Education Agency.

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Yes. I currently work at a school. And I notice that there are some students who are missing a lot of school.
Hello ****, it sounds like you're concerned about truancy. Could you please tell me in which country and state your school is located? The laws regarding school attendance vary depending on the location.
The school is in Texas. In the United States.
Hello ****, in Texas, the law requires children ages * to * to attend school. If a student has unexcused absences for * or more days within a six-month period, it is considered truancy. Please consult with your school administration for further actions.
Ok. I know a lot of students who have missed more than 10 days of school.
Hello ****, in Texas:
- Parents are legally responsible for their child's school attendance.
- Failure to ensure attendance can lead to legal penalties.
- If students miss *+ days within 6 months, it's truancy.
You may want to report truancy to your local school district. Please consult your school's administration for the correct procedure.
I don’t think it’s fair for the students who are coming to school everyday.
Hello ****, I understand your concern. Fairness is indeed important. However, truancy laws are in place to ensure every student gets an education. If some students are consistently absent, it could impact the overall learning environment.
I don’t think that it’s fair for them to receive the same creditz
Hello ****, I understand your concern. In Texas, credit recovery programs are available for students who missed school. These are subject to school policies. If you believe this is unfair, consider discussing it with your school administration.
credit
Hello ****, in Texas, there are laws that regulate course credit in relation to attendance. These are commonly known as "* percent rule" which requires students to attend at least *% of a class to earn credit. Please check with your school's policy.
I’m going to be honest. I don’t think this school is going to going by this rule.
Hello ****, I understand your concern. If you believe the school is not adhering to the "* percent rule", you can raise this issue with your local school board or the Texas Education Agency. They can investigate and ensure the school is complying with state laws.
Ok thank you.
You're welcome, ****! If you have any more questions or need further clarification on any legal matters, feel free to ask. I'm here to help.