An Evaluation of the Use of Court Action Against Parents in Attendance Cases.

Shelton, Jeffrey; Garrett, Meredith

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Publication Date: 1977

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An Evaluation of the Use of Court Action Against Parents in Attendance Cases

Shelton, Jeffrey; Garrett, Meredith

Journal of the International Association of Pupil Personnel Workers, 21, 1, 44-48, Jan 77

Investigates the enforcement of the compulsory attendance law by taking court action against parents of chronic absentees in extreme cases. Results indicate this type of enforcement can improve attendance for some students. (Author/HMV)

Descriptors: Attendance, Case Studies, Court Litigation, Elementary Secondary Education, Research Projects, School Attendance Legislation, Truancy

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