A. School Attendance And Truancy: It shall be unlawful for any person under the age of sixteen (16) years to fail to attend, or otherwise be truant from a public, private, or home school, when there is no legitimate reason for non-attendance or absence. If the minor is not enrolled in any public, private, or home school, the minor shall be determined to be a student of the Gooding School District, or the school district in which they would be served, as determined by their geographical location, address, and/or school district boundaries, including North Valley Academy. This section shall not preclude school sponsored educational activities performed outside of school properties.
B. Day Time Curfew: It shall be unlawful for any minor person under the age of eighteen (18) years who is enrolled in any school, yet temporarily suspended from attendance, for whatever reason, to loiter, idle, wander, stroll, play, or otherwise be upon the public streets, highways, roads, sidewalks, alleys, parks, playgrounds or other public grounds, or public places, buildings, or other property generally open to public use or vacant lots within the City of Gooding during the hours in which school is in session as determined by their local school district.
C. Exceptions: Any person subject to this section shall not be in violation under any of the following circumstances if he or she:
1. Has dropped out of, or otherwise quit school within the limits of State Law.
2. Has been expelled from school.
3. Is absent under the direction of their parent(s), legal guardian, or other custodian for legitimate reasons. (Ord. 714, 3-2-2020)