Attendance Policy

Arizona Law requires parents to send children to school. Failure to send your child to school may result in criminal charges.

ARS 15-802 requires that a person having custody of a child between six and sixteen years of age must ensure that the child is in school full time when the school is in session, unless statutorily excused.

ARS 15-803 has been revised to read that "a student is considered 'habitually truant' if truant for at least five school days." Additionally, "truant" is now defined as "an unexcused absence for at least ONE class period during the day."

Failure to ensure that a child attends school is a criminal offense. The consequences may include:

A fine of up to $500.00 AND a possible jail sentence of up to 30 days.

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