Legal Definitions - truancy officer

A truancy officer is a government official who is responsible for enforcing laws that require minors to attend school until a certain age, usually 16 or younger. They are also known as truant officers or attendance officers.

• A truancy officer may visit the homes of students who have been absent from school without a valid excuse to investigate the reason for their absence.
• Truancy officers may also work with school administrators to develop strategies to improve attendance and reduce truancy rates.

These examples illustrate how truancy officers work to ensure that students attend school regularly and receive the education they need to succeed in life. By enforcing laws and working with schools and families, truancy officers help to promote academic success and reduce the risk of dropping out of school.