Melvindale |
Code of Ordinances |
Part II. CODE OF ORDINANCES |
Chapter 15. OFFENSES |
Article V. OFFENSES PERTAINING TO MINORS |
Division 2. COMPULSORY SCHOOL ATTENDANCE |
§ 15-146. Purpose of division.
Latest version.
This division shall be liberally construed to encourage and compel the exercise of parental control in a continuous and consistent manner so as to reduce the instances of unauthorized absences of schoolchildren, and prevent, where possible, the neglect of parental responsibility in the enforcement of the state law requiring school attendance.
(Ord. No. 508B, § 1, 7-15-92)