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State of Arizona Truancy Laws

The Washington Elementary School District Truancy Prevention Unit follows guidelines that mirror statutes set forth in Arizona state law.

states, every child between the ages of six and sixteen years shall attend a school and shall be provided instruction in at least the subjects of reading, grammar, mathematics, social studies and science. The person who has custody of the child shall choose a public, private, charter or home school as defined in this section to provide instruction.

states, a child who is habitually truant or who has excessive absences may be adjudicated an incorrigible child as defined in section 8-201. Absences may be considered excessive when the number of absent days exceeds ten percent of the number of required attendance days prescribed in section 15-802, subsection B, paragraph 1.

For questions regarding truancy or attendance, you may contact a member of the Truancy Prevention Unit at 602-347-2660.