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Attendance and Truancy Information:

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Truancy Procedural Guide

The Division of Grants Administration and School Reform Accountability has created the Palm Beach County Attendance / Truancy Procedural Guide per the 2009 Florida State Statutes on school attendance (F.S.1003.26, 1003.24, 1003.23, and 1003.21).

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The new District Attendance and Truancy Procedural Guide includes:

  • School-based ideas / responsibilities to reduce truancy referrals (before 15 unexcused absences occur)
  • School-based responsibilities after 15 unexcused absences occur (Truancy Packet information)
  • District Area Truancy Liaison responsibilities and assistance
  • Sample non-attendance form letters in three languages for school use
  • State Statutes and Board Policy

 

(NEW) Truancy Bulletin with New EDW Truancy Report Directions and Path - Oct. 22, 2010

Download PDF forms that are required for Truancy Packet:

Attendance / Truancy District Liaisons:

There are four (4) Area Truancy Liaisons who are able to assist schools with truancy procedures, have meetings with contacts and parents, and receive / review schools' truancy packets.

Area 1:  Sue Ricci

Office:  Lincoln Elementary

Phone: 561-494-1514

Area 2:  Marian M. Stubbs

Office:  C.O.Taylor/Kirklane Elementary

Phone: 561-804-3559

Area 3:  Linda Camardella

Office:  Royal Palm Beach High

Phone:  561-792-8681