Jefferson County Education Service District
- Code:
- JEDA
- Adopted:
- 5/7/08
JEDA – Truancy** (see the definition of “parent” for this section)
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Truancy is defined as absence from school or class without permission.
The ESD believes irregular attendance is one of the factors associated with student failure and frustration with the school experience. A fundamental purpose for insisting on punctual, regular attendance is to help each student develop habits of responsibility.
With these beliefs in mind, the ESD will develop procedures that foster a partnership with component school districts and parents in the early detection of truancy.
The district will provide for related counseling and appropriate consequences in accordance with the student’s individualized education program (IEP).
ESD staff working in component school districts, their students and parents shall comply with local district policies and procedures.
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