Alabama law imposes harsh consequences for truancy, including fines and possible jail time for parents of students with too many unexcused absences—and juvenile court for truants whose parents can't make them attend school. ... READ MORE
It’s almost impossible to sue a school successfully for providing an inferior education, but students might have better luck by claiming that a private school or a college broke a specific promise. ... READ MORE
There could be serious consequences for skipping school in North Carolina, including juvenile court for habitual truants and criminal charges for their parents. ... READ MORE
Texas schools try to help students who miss too much school, but truants and their parents could still face legal consequences if they don’t cooperate with those services. ... READ MORE