Truancy

The RESA’s Attendance Officer works with building principals to:

• Interpret the Michigan Compulsory Attendance law as it relates to each district’s attendance policy
• Assist districts in writing attendance policies
  
• Hold hearings and conduct investigations surrounding excessive absences
• Supervise truancy field personnel
  
• Petition the court when necessary
• Act as the liaison between the court system and the schools

Contact: Denice Lapish, ext. 4025.

Resources 

• Principal's Guide to Attendance in our Schools
• School Success Program brochure
  
• Referral form for St. Clair County RESA Truancy Services   

Parent resources

• The Importance of School Attendance: A Parent's Guide to Truancy