For the purposes of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or required a different meaning.
MINOR. Any juvenile under the age of 18 years who has not been emancipated.
PARENT. Any adult who has legal custody of a minor or with whom a minor may be found residing. This includes but is not limited to the mother, father, legal guardian and any other person having the care or custody of a minor.
(Ord. 2016-09, passed 2-13-17)
It shall be unlawful for any minor within the Town of Lowell who is required by law to attend school and who is subject to the compulsory attendance requirement under Indiana law and enrolled in grades one through 12 in a public, private, or parochial school to be absent from school without good cause. "Good cause" for school absences shall include:
(A) Service on precinct election board or for political candidates or parties in compliance with I.C. 20-33-2-15;
(B) Witness injudicial proceeding in compliance with I.C. 20-33-2-16;
(C) Active duty with Indiana National Guard in compliance with I.C. 20-33-2-17;
(D) Participation with Indiana wing of civil air patrol in compliance with I.C. 20-33-2-17.2;
(E) Educationally related nonclassroom activity or other nonclassroom activity in compliance with I.C. 20-33-2-17.5;
(F) Illness or incapacity of minor with proper certification in compliance with I.C. 20-33-2-18;
(G) Religious instruction authorized by the school principal and in compliance with I.C. 20-33-2-19; and
(H) Other permission or authorization from the school where the minor is enrolled.
(Ord. 2016-09, passed 2-13-17)
It shall be unlawful for the parent of any minor to fail to exercise parental control, including the following:
(A) Knowingly failing, neglecting, or refusing to send the parent's child to school without good cause;
(B) Knowingly changing the minor's residence and failing to notify the minor's school of the new address.
(Ord. 2016-09, passed 2-13-17)
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