Skipping High School Can Lead to Fines, Jail for Parents
August 13, 2012 RSS Feed Print
Teens could lose their license for skipping school, while their parents could face fines and jail time.
Parents of students atAdrian High School inMichigan will face stiffer penalties if their teen skips school this year. The city's commissioners approved an ordinance last week that could potentially punish parents of absent teenswith a $500 fine and up to 90 days in jail.
Michigan is not the only state using legal avenues to crack down on truancy. In Illinois, excessive absences—nine