Question:

Can my child be suspended for missing too many classes?

Answer:

According to Maryland school law, penalties for excessive or unlawful absences should be identified and reflect a continuum of absences. The school should have attendance-monitoring procedures in place. Immediate reports of absences without lawful excuse must be made for study and solutions. The duty of the parent or guardian is to ensure the child attends school. The law applies to children with certain exceptions. The school system should address chronic absenteeism and truancy through intervention methods and restorative practices.

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