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Absenteeism Penalties, Attendance Policies, and Parental Confusion: Striking the Right Balance in K12 Schools

This article examines the strictness and appropriateness of absenteeism penalties in K12 education. It analyzes potential negative impacts of rigid attendance policies and proposes balanced solutions to improve school-family collaboration. Keywords: absenteeism penalties, attendance policies, parental confusion.

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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.

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Attendance Policy and Religious Intervention: When School Rules Clash with Parental Rights

This article explores the controversy surrounding strict school attendance policies and religious institutions’ involvement in handling truancy cases. By defining 72 hours of absence as truancy and introducing Catholic Church-led “character training,” these measures challenge the separation of church and state and raise concerns over parental rights and school authority boundaries.