Guam Truancy Ordinance — Juvenile Truancy The Guam Truancy Ordinance is a set of regulations specifically designed to address and combat juvenile truancy on the island of Guam. Truancy refers to the act of intentionally skipping or not attending school without a valid reason. This ordinance aims to promote and ensure regular school attendance among Guam's youth, emphasizing the importance of education for their overall development and future success. The Guam Truancy Ordinance adopts a multifaceted approach, incorporating several measures to deter truancy and encourage improved attendance rates. It includes provisions for identifying and reporting truant students, conducting interventions and assessments, providing support and resources to families and schools, and enforcing legal consequences for repeated truancy. Key features and aspects of the Guam Truancy Ordinance — Juvenile Truancy: 1. Reporting and Documentation: — Educational institutions are required to report instances of potential truancy promptly. — Schools must maintain accurate attendance records and submit reports to the appropriate authorities. 2. Interventions and Support: — Truant students and their families are provided with counseling and intervention services to address underlying issues contributing to truancy. — Schools collaborate with social workers and other professionals to put in place strategies for improving attendance. 3. Attendance Assessment: — A comprehensive assessment of a truant student's individual circumstances is conducted to identify potential factors behind their non-attendance. — This assessment facilitates the development of personalized intervention plans tailored to the student's specific needs. 4. Parental Responsibility: — The ordinance underscores the importance of parental involvement and their legal obligation to ensure their child's school attendance. — Parents or guardians may face legal consequences if their child repeatedly violates the truancy ordinance. 5. Court Involvement and Consequences: — In cases where interventions and support fail to produce positive results, legal action may be pursued. — Truant students may be required to appear in court, and if found guilty, they may face various penalties, including fines, community service, or mandatory educational programs. Different types or variations of the Guam Truancy Ordinance — Juvenile Truancy may exist based on specific components, legal frameworks, or amendments implemented over time. However, the primary objective remains consistent across these variations: to reduce and prevent truancy among Guam's juvenile population and emphasize the importance of regular school attendance for their educational advancement and future prospects.