An attendance officer has the following duties:

1. (1) To serve subject to the rules, direction, and control of the superintendent in the attendance officer's attendance district.
2. (2) To maintain an office at a place designated by the superintendent.
3. (3) To be on duty during school hours and at other times as the superintendent may request.
4. (4) To keep records and make reports as required by the state board.
5. (5) To visit the homes of children who are absent from school or who are reported to be in need of books, clothing, or parental care.
6. (6) Whenever the superintendent directs or approves it, to bring suit to enforce any provision of this chapter that is being violated.
7. (7) To serve written notice on any parent whose child is out of school illegally.
8. (8) To visit factories where children are employed.

9. (9) To perform other duties necessary for complete enforcement of this chapter.

   [Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-8.1-3-11.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.17.