(A) It shall be unlawful for any person under the age of 16 years enrolled in a public, private or parochial school within the corporate limits of the city to absent himself or herself from attendance at school without parental permission. Any person who shall so absent himself or herself shall be guilty of the offense of truancy and be subject to the penalties hereinafter set forth. Emergency or unforeseen absences due to illness or other causes beyond the control of the person so absenting himself or herself from school without parental permission shall not constitute truancy if permission for such absence has substantially been obtained from the parent and such permission is granted in writing to the proper school authorities within 24 hours after such an absence.
(B) It shall also be unlawful for any person under the age of 16 years who is suspended from a public, private or parochial school within the corporate limits of the city to be anywhere within the city limits other than at home or with their parents or guardians during normal school hours during the terms of said suspension.
(C) Any person violating the provisions of this section as a first offense shall be subject to a fine in the amount of $25. Any person violating this section after the first offense shall be subject to a fine of not less than $50 nor more than $500. Each day during which or on which any person violates the provisions of this section shall be deemed a separate offense. In addition to any fines imposed by a court of competent jurisdiction, any person violating this chapter may also be subject to public service work as ordered by the court.
(Ord. 3180, passed 9-14-98)