Compulsory Attendance Law
Under the “compulsory education” laws in North Carolina, children between the ages of 7 and 16 must attend classes at a public, private, or home school until they graduate. The requirement also applies to children younger than 7 who are already enrolled in school. Students are expected to bring in a note justifying absence upon return to school. Three absences warrants a call from the teacher, six and ten days unexcused the parent/guardian will receive a letter/call/text/home visit from the social worker. At eight unexcused absences a parent conference will be in order.
Under the “compulsory education” laws in North Carolina, children between the ages of 7 and 16 must attend classes at a public, private, or home school until they graduate. The requirement also applies to children younger than 7 who are already enrolled in school. Students are expected to bring in a note justifying absence upon return to school. Three absences warrants a call from the teacher, six and ten days unexcused the parent/guardian will receive a letter/call/text/home visit from the social worker. At eight unexcused absences a parent conference will be in order.
