Kentucky School Attendance Laws

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Kentuckys compulsory attendance laws apply to private schools, including church schools. Children aged 6 to 18 must attend school. Private schools must keep attendance records and comply with truancy laws. Truancy is defined as 3 unexcused absences or tardies. After 15 unexcused absences or tardies, the issue may be referred to the district attorney. Some districts may count 3 tardies as one unexcused absence. The 15 unexcused absences must occur within one school year to trigger a referral.

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hi, i was wondering about the new attendance laws for school aged children in the state of Kentucky. Do the compulsory attendance laws apply to private schools, like church schools?
Hi Chelsea! In Kentucky, compulsory attendance laws do apply to private schools, including church schools. Here are some key points:
- Children aged * to * are required to attend school.
- Private and church schools must comply with the same attendance requirements as public schools.
- Parents must ensure their children attend school regularly.
Would you like more information on the specific requirements for these schools?
does Ky HB611 apply to all private school?
Hi Chelsea! Here's some information regarding Kentucky HB611:
- Kentucky HB611 primarily addresses issues related to school choice and scholarships for students to attend private schools.
- It does not specifically impose new compulsory attendance laws on private schools.
Would you like to know more about how this bill affects private schools or details about other education-related laws in Kentucky?
yes im trying to understand if private school have to comply with the statues, specifically the ones stating that * unexcused absences will be referred to district attorney and * unexcused absences or tardies is considered truancy.
Hi Chelsea! In Kentucky, private schools are generally required to comply with the state's compulsory attendance laws. Here are some key points:
- Private schools must keep attendance records.
- Unexcused absences and tardiness are subject to the same truancy laws as public schools.
- Specific statutes (like the * unexcused absences rule) apply to all schools.
Would you like more information on how truancy is handled or about the penalties for non-compliance?
what happens if the student has been late for arrival of school * or more times in one school year?
Hi Chelsea! In Kentucky, if a student is late for arrival at school * or more times in one school year, it is generally considered truancy. Here are some key points:
- The school may notify the parents.
- Further unexcused tardies can lead to more severe consequences.
- After multiple instances, the issue may be referred to the district attorney.
Would you like information on the potential penalties or next steps for handling truancy?
how many times can a student be late to school before the issue is referred to the district attorney?
Hi Chelsea! In Kentucky, truancy issues are generally referred to the district attorney after a student has accumulated * unexcused absences or tardies. Here are the key points:
- * unexcused absences or tardies are considered truancy.
- After * unexcused absences or tardies, the issue may be referred to the district attorney.
Would you like more information on how truancy cases are processed or the potential penalties involved?
i thought that * tardies is equal to one unexcused absence?
Hi Chelsea! In Kentucky, the approach to tardies and absences can vary by school district. Commonly, some districts may count multiple tardies as equivalent to one unexcused absence. It's advisable to check with your specific school or district for their policies.
Would you like assistance with contacting your local school district for precise information?
no thank you. so would that mean that, in some school districts you would need to be late to school * times to equal * unexcused absences?
Hi Chelsea! Yes, in some school districts, if the policy is that * tardies equal one unexcused absence, then being late * times would indeed equate to * unexcused absences. Would you like more information on how different districts handle these policies or any other legal aspects related to school attendance?
as the attendance laws are stated, do these * unexcused absence must occur within one school year, or are they accumulated throughout the childs school career, meaning from kindergarten - to the age of *
Hi Chelsea! In Kentucky, the * unexcused absences must occur within one school year to trigger a referral to the district attorney.
Would you like more information on the penalties for exceeding this limit or on how to manage and track attendance better?
what happens when the child is late * times to school
Hi Chelsea! When a child is late * times to school in Kentucky, it is generally considered truancy. Here are the key points:
- The school may notify the parents.
- Further unexcused tardies can lead to more severe consequences.
- Multiple instances may eventually lead to a referral to the district attorney.
Would you like to know more about how truancy cases are processed or the potential penalties involved?