Section 3272 - Truancy; excusable absences1.Truancy.[2011, c. 614, §9(RP).]
2.Truancy. A person is truant if:A. The person is required to attend school or alternative instruction and has completed grade 6 under this chapter and has the equivalent of 10 full days of unexcused absences or 7 consecutive school days of unexcused absences during a school year; [2019, c. 235, §3(AMD).]B. The person is required to attend school or alternative instruction and is at least 6 years of age and has not completed grade 6 under this chapter and has the equivalent of 7 full days of unexcused absences or 5 consecutive school days of unexcused absences during a school year; or [2019, c. 508, §4(AMD).]C. The person is required to attend school pursuant to section 3271, subsection 1-A and has not completed grade 6 and has the equivalent of 7 full days of unexcused absences or 5 consecutive school days of unexcused absences during a school year. [2019, c. 235, §3(NEW).] [2019, c. 508, §4(AMD).]
3.Excusable absence. A person's absence is excused when the absence is for the following reasons: A. Personal health, including the person's physical, mental and behavioral health; [2019, c. 562, §1(AMD).]B. An appointment with a health professional that must be made during the regular school day and the absence has prior approval; [2007, c. 304, §2(AMD).]C. Observance of a recognized religious holiday when the observance is required during the regular school day; [2021, c. 25, §1(AMD).]D. A family emergency; or [1985, c. 490, §8(NEW).]E. A planned absence for a personal or educational purpose that has prior approval. [2007, c. 304, §2(AMD).] [2021, c. 25, §1(AMD).]
4.Adult responsibility. Any adults having a person of compulsory school age under their control shall cause the person to attend school as provided in this section. [1985, c. 490, §8(NEW).]
Amended by 2021, c. 25,§ 1, eff. 6/29/2021.Amended by 2020, c. 562,§ 1, eff. 6/16/2020.Amended by 2019, c. 508,§ 4, eff. 9/19/2019.Amended by 2019, c. 235,§ 3, eff. 9/19/2019.Amended by 2012, c. 614,§§ 9, 10, eff. 8/30/2012.1985, c. 490, § 8 (NEW) . 1989, c. 415, § 5 (AMD) . 2007, c. 304, §§1, 2 (AMD) .