Tag: Truancy

New law cracks down on truancy: Parents and students face tough penalties

BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A hard-hitting new Kentucky law, in effect as of July 15, requires school districts to crack down on truancy by reporting unexcused absences directly to the county attorney. Martin County Attorney Melissa Phelps discussed the impact of the new truancy law on students, parents, the school district, and…
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Attendance, Inez, Melissa Phelps, Roger Smith, Truancy

July 31, 2024