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My child refuses to go to school and wants to drop out—can the court help me?

April 26, 2017child Court drop help School wants

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My child refuses to go to school and wants to drop out—can the court help me?

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Children under the age of 16 MUST attend school, and parents are responsible for making sure they go—if your child misses 10 or more days of school without a legal excuse, he/she is considered truant. The Juvenile Court has a Truancy Intervention Program and Youth Achievement Program to help children get back into or remain in school so they can get their diplomas. In addition, the DeKalb County school system offers alternatives to traditional schools such as open campus, night school, GED programs. Call 678-676-1200 for further information.