New Truancy Law Addresses Absentee Students
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Updated: 1:42 PM Jul 1, 2009
New Truancy Law Addresses Absentee Students
The Valley
A new law aimed at teens provides for a new punishment if they're not showing up for class.
Posted: 1:42 PM Jul 1, 2009
Reporter: Michael Hyland
Email Address: mhyland@whsv.com
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Posted by: T Location: Mt Jackson on Jul 1, 2009 at 12:02 PM

It's been a LONG time since I was in high school, but I have to say this law seems ridiculous. Of course, it applies to those who are old enough to work but NOT old enough to vote.
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