When a student is initially classified as a continuing truant, Minn. Stat. § 260A.03 provides that the school attendance officer or other designated school official shall notify the student’s parent or legal guardian, by first class mail or other reasonable means, of the following:
- That the child is truant.
- That the parent or guardian should notify the school if there is a valid excuse for the child’s absences.
- That the parent or guardian is obligated to compel the attendance of the child at school pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 120A.22 and parents or guardians who fail to meet this obligation may be subject to prosecution under Minn. Stat. § 120A.34.
- That this notification serves as the notification required by Minn. Stat. § 120A.34.
- That alternative educational programs and services may be available in the district.
- That the parent or guardian has the right to meet with appropriate school personnel to discuss solutions to the child’s truancy.
- That if the child continues to be truant, the parent and child may be subject to juvenile court proceedings under Minn. Stat. Ch. 260.
- That if the child is subject to juvenile court proceedings, the child may be subject to suspension, restriction, or delay of the child’s driving privilege pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 260C.201.
- That it is recommended that the parent or guardian accompany the child to school and attend classes with the child for one day.