Truancy is intentional, unjustified, unauthorized, or illegal absence from compulsory education. Its absence is caused by students of their own free will and does not apply to excused absences. In the U.S. truancy laws are regulated by local school districts and vary widely across the United States. Penalties include fines or jail time for parents or children. In 2019 Presidential candidates Elizabeth Warren and Beto O’Rourke introduced plans that would require the government to decriminalize truancy at the federal level.
No, and increase penalties for school truancy.
@9865BJJ21hrs
No, unless the child is missing school because they are providing for their family
@9863QSW1 day
I believe that schools should have mental health days excused because this is a problem for some students.
@9863P3Z1 day
Yes, we should instead consider the individual needs of the student and family and that circumstances are different for everyone.
@9863N821 day
No only for sickness injury or mourning the loss of a relative or friend
@985X7M82 days
Yes, but there need to be other incentives to keep children in school.
No, but make the punishment less severe
@985WS5T2 days
Yes, they should but students shouldn't go to jail for just missing days in school.
@985J4D93 days
Truancy charges should be up to the states.
@98563ZK3 days
Yes, but consider tardy and absences when determining whether to move to the next grade
@98558MS3 days
@9854Z8LRepublican3 days
I think the parent(s) holding their child accountable, creates avenues for the family dynamic to face a teaching/learning challenge that could invoke growth. If done correctly. Should it be a crime? No. Kids are still growing and maturing. Hopefully, if the parent(s) are mature, they can instill the importance of being responsible for personal growth through education, or other categories.
@9853CDF3 days
Yes, you shouldn’t force kids to go to school
@984XNXR3 days
There should be certain circumstance were they can't be prosecuted by the absences .
@984TC983 days
No, but they should make punishments more lax
@984TB8XLibertarian3 days
Yes. Not everyone can be at school all the time, and truancy is taken too far nowadays. Some people have SEVERE issues that require them taking time off. However, even with doctors notes and the school sending the kids home themselves, truancy is still an 'issue.' Truancy needs more leniency and care consideration.
@984RR9X3 days
I agree that it should be decriminalized, but there should still be a punishment like a fine instead of jail time.
@984KLF24 days
Yes, some younger children do not always have the means to be able to get transportation to and from school
Yes, but to a certain extent.
@98492474 days
@9848QVX4 days
Yes for students, no for parents.
@9847NN64 days
Yes, because students sometimes have to miss school and some schools might not excuse is and they get called for truancy which isn't right.
@9846MR6Libertarian4 days
yes, but students should be given professional help to understand their situation before being charged.
@983MPDM5 days
No, but I believe that the circumstances should be extended.
@983L8JHLibertarian5 days
No, but instead reorganize the student's needs for education.
@983KV5L5 days
Yes but only if the child has a valid reason like working to help support their family.
@983KTRK5 days
im conflicted about this.
@983GBC95 days
No, but acknowledge it though
@983B8N95 days
i believe that the students should be held accountable instead of the parents because they know what they are doing while the parents go to their jobs
@983344F6 days
Yes, but to a point. It should depend on how many days this student has missed and how drastic the number of days are.
@9832YQTRepublican6 days
It depends, if the student is unable to bring a note in because they cant or forget to get one and they've been out for 6 weeks, the parents can go to court for it which is unfair to the parents and the child.
No, but decrease the severity of the punishment.
@982MS956 days
depends on the circumstances of the truancy
@982H6YF6 days
No, but the reasoning for a student's truancy should be investigated and see if other circumstances are at play.
@982C5T86 days
Schools should be made more enjoyable and student need driven instead of meeting state requirements that don't actually help a child become a producing member of society.
@9828RQN6 days
Yes but it shouldn’t just be the parents fault
@982DF7G6 days
A kid could might HAVE to work because their family is in a bad financial situation.
Yes but they should investigate why the students are not at school
@982CYQZ6 days
They should decriminalize it, however they should investigate when students disappear.
@97ZYJRL7 days
Yes, but there must be a legitimate reason, such as working to support family, taking care of family/children, etc.
@97ZVG9K1wk
Public education should be abolished.
@97ZSFPK1wk
Not until the age of 18
@97ZMQJQ1wk
They should loosen regulations
@97ZMDPX1wk
No, but do not punish children.
Yes but it should be looked into by the school and police to ensure there is nothing wrong with the child or their family.
Yes, but many absences should be looked into by school officials and police.
Kids should b required to go to school but the threat of fines is dumb
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Yes, and I don't think school attendance should be mandatory after a student turns 14.
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