Ohio Attendance Laws
This is the legal age a child must start attending school in Ohio.
6
Good attendance can help you keep up with schoolwork and improve these two academic measures.
grades and test scores
"I missed school yesterday because I had the flu and went to the doctor."
excused absence (with a doctor’s note)
Ohio law requires schools to create this kind of plan once a student is habitually truant.
Absence Intervention Plan
Students with frequent absences are more likely to fall behind and risk not achieving this important high school milestone.
graduation
"I overslept and missed first and second period."
Unexcused Absence
In Ohio, a student is considered "habitually truant" after missing this many consecutive unexcused hours of school.
30 consecutive hours
Many employers look at this school record, which may include attendance or grades, when making hiring decisions for young workers.
school transcript
"I had a family wedding out of town and we were gone for three days."
unexcused absence (unless pre-approved by the school)
Ohio's definition of chronic absenteeism is missing at least this percentage of instructional time, with or without excuse.
10%
Colleges and scholarship committees may consider attendance as part of this type of review.
student’s overall academic and behavioral record
"I had a dentist appointment during 3rd period and came back afterward."
excused absence (with a note from the dentist)
When a student under 18 continues to miss school despite interventions, the school can refer the case to this legal body.
juvenile court
According to research, students who are chronically absent are more likely to face these challenges later in life (name at least two).
lower income, unemployment, or fewer opportunities
"I felt fine but just didn’t feel like coming to school today."
Unexcused absence (bruh......)