Idaho § 20-527 - School trustees to report truants
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 20-527 — School trustees to report truants, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 20-527. School trustees to report truants
When a juvenile of compulsory school age is expelled or is reported to have repeatedly violated the attendance regulations of the school district in which the juvenile is enrolled, pursuant to section 33-206 , Idaho Code, the prosecuting attorney may file a petition under this act. The court shall cause an investigation to be made and upon receipt of the written report of the investigation, the court may proceed under this act or the child protective act with respect to the juvenile and may proceed against the juvenile’s parent(s), guardian or custodian under this act pursuant to section 33-207 , Idaho Code.
Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 20-527
What does Idaho Statutes § 20-527 cover?
Section 20-527 ("School trustees to report truants") is part of the Idaho Statutes, the codified statutory law of Idaho. 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 Idaho § 20-527?
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Is this the official text of Idaho law?
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How does Idaho § 20-527 apply to my situation?
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