Truancy Laws California Penalties

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In California, parents can be charged with a misdemeanor if their child is a chronic truant. Penalties can include fines or jail time.

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My 9th grade son is a truant. I am doing everything to send him school. But he refuses and there is nothing I can do. I was called to a district but his behavior gets worse. Will I get pushed from the court with fine or jail time?
What state are you located in? Laws regarding truancy vary by state.
California
In California, parents can be charged with a misdemeanor if their child is a chronic truant. Penalties can include fines or jail time.
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