Truancy
Truancy
Truancy means missing school without a lawful excuse. Truancy will be strictly enforced according to District (District Policy # 204), State Guidelines (BEC 24 PS 13-1327) and new mandates from the Courts of Chester County. If a child accumulates three (3) unexcused absences, the parents will receive a letter from the school notifying them of this fact and a truancy elimination plan may be developed with school administration and/or school guidance counselor. Upon the subsequent fourth (4th) unexcused absence, a citation will be filed with the local magistrate. Parents/guardians and/or students could face fines of up to $300 per day.