Massachusetts § 1O - Truancy prevention program certification process
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 1O — Truancy prevention program certification process, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1O. Truancy prevention program certification process
Section 1O. The department of elementary and secondary education shall adopt regulations establishing a truancy prevention program certification process, consistent with the behavioral health and public schools framework developed pursuant to section 19 of chapter 321 of the acts of 2008, and shall require that the truancy prevention program evaluate the level of out-of-school support for students and families and address conditions that make students more likely to become truant including, but not limited to, previously unidentified or inadequately addressed special needs, bullying and harassment. Any truancy prevention program established under this section by a school district shall meet the requirements for certification adopted by the department.
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 1O
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 1O cover?
Section 1O ("Truancy prevention program certification process") is part of the Massachusetts General Laws, the codified statutory law of Massachusetts. 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 Massachusetts § 1O?
A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 1O" (Massachusetts). 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 Massachusetts law?
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How does Massachusetts § 1O apply to my situation?
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