The Charlevoix-Emmet Intermediate School District Attendance Officer works to help local school districts keep students in school. This goal is met by working in partnership with school officials, parents/guardians, students, and when necessary, with the support from the County Probate or District Court. The Attendance Officer compliments the efforts of building administrators to enforce the Michigan Compulsory Attendance Act found in the Revised School Code.

Char-Em ISD Truancy Documentation Checklist – PDF

Truancy in Michigan Law

The revised school code

The State of Michigan Revised School Code (Act 451 of 1976) requires continuous and consecutive school attendance for all children.

Act 451 of 1976; 380.1561Revised Jan. 4, 2010. Compulsory attendance at public school; enrollment dates; exceptions.
Act 451 of 1976; 380.1599 Noncompliance of parent as misdemeanor; penalty

Resources

Impact of Truancy and Poor Attendance
10 Tips for Parents to Help Students Stay in School
Emmet County Truancy Protocol
Charlevoix County Truancy Protocol
Truancy Document Checklist
Northern Community Mediation
School Attendance Mediation