§ 26-14 — Truancy programs for dropouts

Illinois § 26-14

• Jurisdiction: Illinois
• Topic: EDUCATION
• Ch. 105: SCHOOLS
• Act 105 ILCS 5/: School Code.
• Art.: Article 26 - Pupils--Compulsory Attendance

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Any dropout, as defined in Section 26-2a, who is 17 years of age may apply to a school district for status as a truant, and the school district shall permit such person to participate in the district's various programs and resources for truants. At the time of the person's application, the district may request documentation of his dropout status for the previous 6 months.

Legislative History

(Source: P.A. 93-858, eff. 1-1-05.)