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School Attendance & Truancy Protections

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Truancy & Attendance: What Parents Need to Know

Clear answers to common questions about school attendance, truancy, and what it means for your family.

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What Happens If My Child Misses Too Much School?

Understand how absences are tracked and what steps schools may take if attendance becomes a concern.

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Truancy: Understanding your Rights

Our friends at the PEAL Center devoted an entire newsletter to the topic of truancy. Find guidance on your rights and suggestions for adapting your child's IEP to allow for appropriate absences.

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When your child is struggling to get to school, it can feel overwhelming and confusing to navigate attendance laws and truancy rules.

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You are not alone. Many parents face this, and there are supports in place to help.

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This page brings together clear information about Pennsylvania school attendance laws, your rights as a parent, and resources to help you take the next step.

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What you’ll find here:

  • Understand school attendance laws in Pennsylvania

  • Learn what truancy means and what to expect

  • Know your rights as a parent

  • Find tools to work with your child’s school

  • Get support if your child is struggling to attend

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