Tenn. parents warn sick kids may be forced to school
Schools in Lawrence Co., Tenn., face backlash for a new policy refusing doctor’s notes to excuse absences, sparking illness and safety concerns.
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Some IL superintendents report absenteeism increase
Some schools are reporting a momentary uptick in absenteeism, reportedly due to the president's recent executive order tied to immigration enforcement.
Texas decriminalizes unexcused absences
Starting in Sept, truancy will no longer leave students with a criminal record in Texas, but fines will still have to be paid as a civil matter.