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Current as of January 02, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Sec. 39. An attendance officer has the following duties:
(1) To serve subject to the rules, direction, and control of the superintendent in the attendance officer's attendance district.
(2) To maintain an office at a place designated by the superintendent.
(3) To be on duty during school hours and at other times as the superintendent may request.
(4) To keep records and make reports as required by the state board.
(5) To visit the homes of children who are absent from school or who are reported to be in need of books, clothing, or parental care.
(6) Whenever the superintendent directs or approves it, to bring suit to enforce any provision of this chapter that is being violated.
(7) To serve written notice on any parent whose child is out of school illegally.
(8) To visit employers where children are employed.
(9) To implement the truancy prevention measures required under IC 20-33-2.5.
(10) To meet at least one (1) time each year with the department of child services and the intake officer for the juvenile court to discuss the effectiveness of truancy prevention measures adopted in the attendance officer's jurisdiction.
(11) To meet at least one (1) time each year with the state attendance officer to:
(A) review data, policies, and procedures; and
(B) discuss recommending to the legislative council under section 43 of this chapter legislation to deter absenteeism and to promote school attendance.
The meeting with the state attendance officer may be conducted in person, virtually, or both.
(12) To perform other duties necessary for complete enforcement of this chapter and IC 20-33-2.5.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Indiana Code Title 20. Education § 20-33-2-39 - last updated January 02, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/in/title-20-education/in-code-sect-20-33-2-39/
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