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Current as of January 01, 2026 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) The school may file a civil charge of truancy against the student in the Justice of the Peace Court if:
(1) The student is age 12 or older; and/or
(b) The court shall determine whether a preponderance of the evidence establishes that the student has violated § 2702 of this title.
(c) If the Court determines the student has violated § 2702 of this title, it shall adjudicate the student a truant and may order the following remedial dispositions:
(1) Community service;
(2) Counseling;
(3) Substance abuse evaluation and treatment;
(4) Mental health evaluation and treatment;
(5) A curfew with hours set by the court;
(6) Repealed by 81 Laws 2018, ch. 404, § 1.
(7) Repealed by 81 Laws 2018, ch. 404, § 1.
(8) Prohibition of the student's participation in or attendance at any extra-curricular activity or social event which is an official school event or is sponsored by the school or held on school property;
(9) A recommendation that the student enroll in the school in alternative educational and related services in accordance with Chapter 16 of this title; and
(10) Such other action as is permitted by statute or by court rule.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Delaware Code Title 14. Education § 2730. Failure to attend; penalties - last updated January 01, 2026 | https://codes.findlaw.com/de/title-14-education/de-code-sect-14-2730/
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