(a) The school may file a civil charge of truancy against the student in the Justice of the Peace Court if:
- (1) The student is age 12 or older; and/or
- (2) The Court determines that a parent who is charged with violating § 2702 of this title has a valid affirmative defense under § 2729(b) of this title.
- (b) The court shall determine whether a preponderance of the evidence establishes that the student has violated § 2702 of this title.
(c) If the Court determines the student has violated § 2702 of this title, it shall adjudicate the student a truant and may order the following remedial dispositions:
- (1) Community service;
- (2) Counseling;
- (3) Substance abuse evaluation and treatment;
- (4) Mental health evaluation and treatment;
- (5) A curfew with hours set by the court;
- (6) , (7) [Repealed.]
- (8) Prohibition of the student’s participation in or attendance at any extra-curricular activity or social event which is an official school event or is sponsored by the school or held on school property;
- (9) A recommendation that the student enroll in the school in alternative educational and related services in accordance with Chapter 16 of this title; and
- (10) Such other action as is permitted by statute or by court rule.
- (d) [Repealed.]
72 Del. Laws, c. 346, § 14; 73 Del. Laws, c. 301, § 1; 81 Del. Laws, c. 404, § 1