TRUANCY

§ 131.45 TRUANCY PROHIBITED.

   It shall be unlawful for any person under the age of 18 years being either:

   (A)   Enrolled in a public or private school within the city; or

   (B)   A resident of the city enrolled in a public or private school outside of the city; or

   (C) A non-resident of the city enrolled in any public or private school outside of the city;

to be present within the city and to absent himself or herself from attendance at school during session without the permission of his or her parent or legal guardian.

(Ord. O-2006-10, passed 7-3-06) Penalty, see § 131.99

§ 131.46 EXCEPTIONS.

   Emergency or unforeseen absences due to illness or other causes beyond the control of the person so absenting himself or herself from school without permission shall not constitute truancy; provided that permission from the parent or legal guardian for such absence is submitted in writing to the proper school authority within 24 hours of such absence.

(Ord. O-2006-10, passed 7-3-06)

§ 131.47 PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN PROHIBITED FROM PERMITTING TRUANCY.

   It shall be unlawful for a parent or legal guardian to knowingly permit a person in his or her custody or control to violate § 131.45.

(Ord. O-2006-10, passed 7-3-06) Penalty, see § 131.99

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