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.
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Attendance Policies and Religious Intervention: When School Rules Clash with Parental Rights
This article explores strict school attendance policies and the controversial role of religious institutions in addressing truancy. When 72 hours of absence is classified as truancy and Catholic Church-led “character training” is introduced as intervention, questions arise about the boundaries of parental authority, school governance, and the principle of church-state separation.
Strict Attendance Policies and Religious Intervention: A Clash of School Rules and Parental Rights
This article explores the intersection of strict school attendance policies, truancy, and the involvement of religious institutions in corrective measures. It raises questions about parental rights, the separation of church and state, and the balance between education and autonomy.
Strict School Attendance Policies: Balancing Oversight and Parental Autonomy
This article explores the conflict between strict school attendance policies, parental autonomy, and the role of religious institutions in education. Topics include truancy management, attendance regulations, and the boundaries of external influence.
