All children who
have reached the age of six years old by February 1 of any school
year and have not yet turned sixteen years old are required to
attend school regularly unless excused. Children who are absent
without a valid excuse are considered truant. Truancy is an obvious
barrier to success in school. It can also be a sign of other
problems in a child’s life that they may need help with. School
personnel attempt to find the causes for a student’s truancy and
help the child overcome those issues so they will attend school and
learn.
JWB
Children's Services Council of Pinellas County Florida
6698 68th Avenue North, Suite A,
Pinellas Park, Florida 33781-5015,
Phone: 727-547-5600,
Fax: 727-547-5610
