Legal Definitions - truancy

Definition: Truancy is when a student skips school without a good reason. It is a willful and unjustified failure to attend school by someone who is required to attend.

For example, if a student decides to stay home from school just because they don't feel like going, that is considered truancy. Or if a student skips class to hang out with friends, that is also truancy.

Truancy is a serious problem because it can lead to poor academic performance, dropping out of school, and even legal consequences for both the student and their parents. It is important for students to attend school regularly and take their education seriously.