truancy
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Among those surveyed was a Bolton head teacher who said arts subjects had been "systematically devalued" by the curriculum, which had contributed to some students hating school and committing truancy.
From BBC • Jan. 26, 2026
Older students faced fines or a suspended driver’s license for truancy.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 26, 2025
He said banning phones had also addressed the problem of "pupils texting one another to meet in the toilets, or be out of lessons", leading to a reduction in internal truancy.
From BBC • May 21, 2025
It also forbade suspensions and expulsions for truancy and tardiness.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2025
"How do you do. My name is Officer Martha Pagett, and I'm from the school and truancy division of the State Department of Children and Family Services. May I come in?"
From "Things Not Seen" by Andrew Clements
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