Alabama § 25-8-53 - School Attendance Officers.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 25-8-53 — School Attendance Officers., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 25-8-53. School Attendance Officers.
Every school attendance officer shall report to the department every known violation of this chapter. School attendance officers shall have the same right of access to and inspection of establishments where minors are or may be employed or detained as is given by law to the department. A report of every entry and inspection of those establishments shall be made to the department. School attendance officers, when authorized by the department, may institute prosecutions.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 25-8-53
What does Code of Alabama § 25-8-53 cover?
Section 25-8-53 ("School Attendance Officers.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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