School districts must adopt an absenteeism and truancy policy, provide truancy intervention services, and annually review and analyze truancy data.

This manual is designed to provide general information about truancy and specific information about the truancy laws for the State of Illinois. It is hoped this material will provide an increased awareness and …

The law provides authority to lawfully notify families of students with truancy issues and to hold legal hearings by the Regional Office of Education regarding chronic truancy.

The Will County Regional Office of Education assists local school districts with truancy violations, which requires warning letters, truancy hearings, and in some cases, going to Juvenile Court for final …

Jan 5, 2025 · Explore Illinois truancy laws, focusing on parental duties, potential penalties, and legal defenses for non-compliance.

Schools in Bond, Christian, Effingham, Fayette, and Montgomery Counties report truancy to the Regional Office of Education. The Illinois School Code gives the Regional Superintendent of Schools …

Truants' Alternative and Optional Education programs funded pursuant to this Section shall be planned by a student, the student's parents or legal guardians, unless the student is 18 years or older, and …

Counselors complete an assessment of all students referred and, with the school's input, develop an individualized plan. The staff acts as referral agents and on-going liaisons between the schools and …

(a) Each school district, charter school, or alternative school or any school receiving public funds shall develop and communicate to its students and their parent or guardian, on an annual basis, an …

Students must be present in order to successfully learn skills, take tests, and keep up with the required classwork. All schools have their own attendance guidelines; however, schools generally require a …