380.1599 Noncompliance of parent as misdemeanor; penalty
Sec. 1599
"A parent or other person in parental relation who fails to comply with this part is guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not less than $5.00 nor more than $50.00, or imprisonment for not less than 2 nor more than 90 days, or both."
Operation Graduation
Contacts:Consultation and Issues
Marios Demetriou, Deputy Superintendent 231-767-7207
Randy Lindquist, Associate Superintendent 231-767-7229
Forms
Sandy Beck, Executive Assistant 231-767-7203
Operation Graduation is a new program in collaboration with the Muskegon County Prosecutor's office, Department of Human Services, Mediation & Restorative Services and district Family Resource Centers.
A consistent countywide focus is necessary because:
- Students who have good attendance, generally achieve higher grades, enjoy school more and are most employable after leaving high school.
- Students who miss too much school often struggle throughout their academic career and may be less likely to graduate.
This collaborative effort focuses on early intervention and individual family needs. It gives the opportunity for all students to succeed. Being in school, every day, is critically important.
2. Parent letter 1 to be used when five or more days of school are missed.
3. Parent letter 2 (elementary) to be used when nine or more days of school are missed for elementary students.
4. Parent letter 2 (secondary) to be used when nine or more days of school are missed for secondary students.
5. Referral request (to prosecutor)
SCHOOL ATTENDANCE BROCHURE
The MAISD provides "A Parent Guide for School Attendance and the Law." The brochure can be customized with district contact information. Please contact Sandy Beck to request brochures at no charge.
School Attendance Brochure
THE REVISED SCHOOL CODE
The State of Michigan Revised School Code (Act 451 of 1976) requires continuous and consecutive school attendance for all children.
Excerpts from MCL 380.1561 effective Jan. 4, 2010, Act 451 of 1976 The Revised School Code:
"...a child who turned age 11 before December 1, 2009 or who entered grade 6 before 2009, the child's parent, guardian, or other person in this state having control and charge of the child shall send that child to a public school during the entire school year from the age of 6 to the child's sixteenth birthday. "
"... a child who turns age 11 on or after December 1, 2009 or a child who was age 11 before that date and enters grade 6 in 2009 or later, the child's parent, guardian, or other person in this state having control and charge of the child shall send the child to a public school during the entire school year from the age of 6 to the child's eighteenth birthday"
Act 451 of 1976; 380.1561 Revised Jan. 4, 2010. Compulsory attendance at public school; enrollment dates; exceptions.
Act 451 of 1976; 380.1599 Noncompliance of parent as misdemeanor; penalty