Vermont § 1126 - Failure to attend; notice

Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 1126 — Failure to attend; notice, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 1126. Failure to attend; notice

  • When a student between the ages of six and 16 years, who is not excused or exempted
    from school attendance, fails to enter school at the beginning of the academic year
    or, being enrolled, fails to attend the school, and when a student who is at least
    16 years of age becomes enrolled in a public school and fails to attend, the teacher
    or principal shall notify the truant officer and either the superintendent or the
    school board, unless the teacher or principal is satisfied that the student is absent
    on account of illness. (Amended 1965, No. 46, § 3, eff

Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 1126

What does Vermont Statutes Online § 1126 cover?

Section 1126 ("Failure to attend; notice") is part of the Vermont Statutes Online, the codified statutory law of Vermont. 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 Vermont § 1126?

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Is this the official text of Vermont law?

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