(A) It shall be unlawful for any person under the age of 18 years who is enrolled in any public, private or parochial elementary or secondary school to be present in any public place, building, street, or assembly, other than school, during any hours when school is in session during the regular school term, unless he or she is:
(1) Traveling to or from school by the most direct route;
(2) Engaged in school-related activities with written approval of school authorities, or as otherwise authorized by written school policy; or
(3) Engaged in personal business, including but not limited to, employment, medical care, and religious activities, with prior notice from a parent or legal guardian to school authorities.
(B) A police officer may stop and detain a person whom the officer reasonably suspects to be violating this section for a reasonable time for the purpose of verifying the person's identity, age, school enrollment, and authority to be absent from school. The police officer shall immediately inform the person of the reason for the detention and that he or she will be released upon verification of authorization to be absent from school. The person shall not be removed from the scene of the investigatory detention unless he or she refuses to provide the officer with the necessary information.
(C) A person violating this section shall, if practical, be taken to school authorities or a parent or legal guardian, and may be issued a notice to appear in municipal court.
(D) It shall be unlawful for a parent, legal guardian, or other person having custody or control of any person subject to this section to knowingly permit such person to violate this section.
(Ord. O-23-95, passed 7-18-95) Penalty, see § 90.99