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Attendance Policies, Truancy Penalties, and Church Intervention: When Strict Rules Spark Legal Battles in Education

This article examines the controversy surrounding rigid attendance policies in K12 education, where excessive truancy penalties like court supervision and mandatory character training may conflict with educational goals. We analyze the balance between accountability and compassion in handling absenteeism, including cases involving church intervention.

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Attendance Policies, Truancy Handling, Church Intervention: Are Schools Overstepping Boundaries?

This article examines how rigid attendance policies in K-12 education, including labeling students as truant after 72 hours of absence and involving religious organizations in disciplinary processes, may constitute excessive institutional overreach. We analyze alternative approaches that respect family autonomy while maintaining educational standards.

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Attendance Policies, Truancy Penalties, and Church Intervention: When Strict School Rules Spark Legal Battles

This article examines the controversy around rigid K12 attendance policies, where schools classify absences as “truancy” and impose court-supervised penalties or mandatory character training. It questions whether such measures align with educational goals and explores balancing discipline with compassion. Keywords: attendance policies, truancy penalties, church intervention.