Absenteeism from school by students under the age of 18 has become a significant problem, and in many instances police records establish that persons under the age of 18 who are frequently absent from school become involved in offenses of vandalism, drug abuse, alcohol consumption, disorderly conduct and other offenses constituting crimes in the state. The purpose of this chapter is to take appropriate action to cause a reduction in absenteeism from school by students under the age of 18.
(Ord. passed 1-14-2011)