Dear SSCA Parents/Guardians:

As a result of the 84th Texas Legislative Session, this letter is required by law and designed to inform you of the law and district policies regarding Compulsory Attendance. It is important that all parents and guardians be aware of the consequences of unexcused absences from school.

According to Sec. 25.095 of the Texas Education Code, if a student is absent from school on ten (10) or more days or parts of days within a six-month period in the same school year, the student’s parent is subject to prosecution, and the student is subject to referral to a truancy court for truant conduct.

If a student has been absent without excuse on three days or parts of days within a four-week period, a warning letter will be sent to the parent. The parent will then be required to attend a meeting with the Truancy Prevention Facilitator at the child’s campus.

It is the parent’s duty to monitor the student’s school attendance and require the student to attend school. Please carefully review the SSCA student handbook and contact the SSCA Administration Office if you have any questions. If you would like more information on the law concerning compulsory attendance, please visit the Parent Portal on the SSCA website.

As you are aware, regular school attendance is vital to your student’s overall academic achievement. We at SSCA are committed to the success of all students, and we look forward to working with you and your child toward this goal.