Truancy Laws in Florida
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According to Florida law, is truancy considered a crime?

  • Yes, truancy is considered a crime
  • Truancy is only considered a crime if the child is suspended or expelled
  • No, truancy is not considered a crime (correct)
  • Truancy is only considered a crime for children under the age of 16

    • At what age can a child in Florida file a formal declaration of intent to terminate enrollment with the school board?

  • 16 (correct)
  • 14
  • 17
  • 15

    • What does a law enforcement officer do if a student is suspended or expelled from school without assignment to an alternative school placement?

  • The officer refers the child to a counseling center
  • The officer delivers the child to the parent or legal guardian (correct)
  • The officer delivers the child to a designated truancy interdiction site
  • The officer takes the child into custody

    • When can the search incident to arrest exception to the warrant requirement be applied to taking a truant child into custody?

    <p>When there is reasonable suspicion that the truant is carrying a dangerous weapon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Is truancy considered a crime?

    <p>No, truancy is not considered a crime</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should officers do when they document incidents of truancy?

    <p>Officers should forward copies of the Juvenile Truancy Violation Form to the appropriate school system site</p> Signup and view all the answers

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