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State Law Regarding Attendance and Truancy in Texas Public Schools
If a student is absent from school without an acceptable excuse (listed above) for 10 or more days, or parts of days, within a 6 month period, the parent may be subject to prosecution and the student may be referred to truancy court.
Student Attendance Rules in Texas (2026) - stateregstoday.com
It is important to note that each school district may have its own specific attendance policies, but the Texas Education Code mandates that a student is considered truant if they have unexcused absences for three or more days or parts of days within a four-week period.
How Many Absences Are Allowed in a School Year in Texas
Under Texas law, a student is considered truant after multiple unexcused absences within a defined period. Common benchmarks include unexcused absences of three days in a four-week period or ten days within a six-month period.
How Many Absences Are Allowed in a School Year in Texas?
Find out how many absences are allowed in a school year in Texas, and learn the rules to avoid truancy issues and protect your child’s education.
Two Fold Pamphlet - State Bar of Texas
The penalty for contempt is a fine of up to $100, 3 days in jail, or both. Also, some school districts may report your convictions to social services, which could result in a denial of services to your family.
Texas Education Code Section 25.087 – Excused Absences
A person required to attend school, including a person required to attend school under Section 25.085 (Compulsory School Attendance) (e), may be excused for temporary absence resulting from any cause acceptable to the teacher, principal, or superintendent of the school in which the person is enrolled.
Texas Education Code Section 25.085 – Compulsory School Attendance
Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, a student enrolled in a school district is not required to attend school for any additional instructional days described by Section 48.0051 (Incentive for Additional Instructional Days).
How Many Days of School Can You Miss in Texas Before Court
Elementary school: A student who misses more than 10 days in a six-month period or 3 days in a four-week period may be flagged for truancy. Middle and high school: The threshold is often 10-12 absences in a six-month period, depending on the district’s policy and the student’s attendance history. Partial-day absences count toward the total, but some districts treat early departures or late ...
EVERYTHING RELATED TO ATTENDANCE - Northside Independent School District
If a student is absent from school, even for just one class/period, he/she must bring a note to the Attendance Office within 3 days of returning to school. Notes received after the 3 days will be coded UAP (Unexcused Absence – Parent Contacted).
Truancy Frequently Asked Questions - Dallas Independent School District
According to Dallas ISD Policy, parents should turn in an excuse note to the school attendance office within three days of returning to school. An acceptable excuse note may be submitted within the current semester.
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