Guam § 6402 - Habitual Truant.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 6402 — Habitual Truant., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 6402. Habitual Truant.
A pupil is a habitual truant if the pupil has incurred twelve (12) or more unexcused absences in a
school year, and is of compulsory attendance age. If any pupil is a habitual truant, the principal of the
pupil’s school shall request the Superintendent to file a petition concerning such habitual truant in the
Family Court or the Superior Court of Guam.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 6402
What does Guam Code Annotated § 6402 cover?
Section 6402 ("Habitual Truant.") is part of the Guam Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Guam. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Guam § 6402?
A common citation format is "Guam Code Annotated § 6402" (Guam). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Guam law?
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