1. 1. Truancy

   [PL 2011, c. 614, §9 (RP).]

2. 2. Truancy A person is truant if:

   1. A. The person is required to attend school or alternative instruction and has completed grade 6 under this chapter and has the equivalent of 10 full days of unexcused absences or 7 consecutive school days of unexcused absences during a school year;

      [PL 2019, c. 235, §3 (AMD).]

   2. B. The person is required to attend school or alternative instruction and is at least 6 years of age and has not completed grade 6 under this chapter and has the equivalent of 7 full days of unexcused absences or 5 consecutive school days of unexcused absences during a school year; or

      [PL 2019, c. 508, §4 (AMD).]

   3. C. The person is required to attend school pursuant to section 3271, subsection 1‑A and has not completed grade 6 and has the equivalent of 7 full days of unexcused absences or 5 consecutive school days of unexcused absences during a school year.

      [PL 2019, c. 235, §3 (NEW).]

   [PL 2019, c. 508, §4 (AMD).]

3. 3. Excusable absence A person's absence is excused when the absence is for the following reasons:

   1. A. Personal health, including the person's physical, mental and behavioral health;

      [PL 2019, c. 562, §1 (AMD).]

   2. B. An appointment with a health professional that must be made during the regular school day;

      [PL 2025, c. 437, §4 (AMD).]

   3. C. Observance of a recognized religious holiday when the observance is required during the regular school day;

      [PL 2021, c. 25, §1 (AMD).]

   4. D. A family emergency; or

      [PL 1985, c. 490, §8 (NEW).]

   5. E. A planned absence for a personal or educational purpose that has prior approval.

      [PL 2007, c. 304, §2 (AMD).]

   [PL 2025, c. 437, §4 (AMD).]

4. 4. Adult responsibility Any adults having a person of compulsory school age under their control shall cause the person to attend school as provided in this section.

   [PL 1985, c. 490, §8 (NEW).]

PL 1985, c. 490, §8 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 415, §5 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 304, §§1, 2 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 614, §§9, 10 (AMD). RR 2011, c. 2, §17 (COR). PL 2019, c. 235, §3 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 508, §4 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 562, §1 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 25, §1 (AMD). PL 2025, c. 437, §4 (AMD).