This article examines the controversy surrounding strict school attendance policies and religious intervention in truancy cases. When 72-hour absences trigger Catholic Church-led “character training,” it raises questions about church-state separation and parental rights in education. Keywords: truancy, attendance policies, church intervention.
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School Attendance Policies vs. Parental Values: Balancing Conflicts in Public Education
This article examines the tension between strict school attendance policies and parental autonomy, focusing on a controversial case where absent students were enrolled in religious-based character programs. It explores the resulting values conflict and the need for public education systems to consider diverse perspectives when crafting rules. Keywords: school attendance, absenteeism penalties, church involvement, parental concerns.
