truancy
noun
tru·an·cy
ˈtrü-ən(t)-sē 
plural truancies
: an act or instance of playing truant : the state of being truant
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Indiana historically hasn't released data on school truancy, but late last year the Indiana Department of Education published its new attendance insight dashboard which includes truancy data for individual districts and schools.
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Caroline Beck, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
However, truancy can be reported through a couple of different avenues in the state.
—Caroline Beck, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
Also that year, the Texas Legislature passed House Bill 2398, which decriminalized truancy.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Marlena was called into truancy court by a letter that threatened jail or a $10,000 fine.
—Jayme Fraser, USA Today, 16 June 2025
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Caroline Beck, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
However, truancy can be reported through a couple of different avenues in the state.
—Caroline Beck, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
Also that year, the Texas Legislature passed House Bill 2398, which decriminalized truancy.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Marlena was called into truancy court by a letter that threatened jail or a $10,000 fine.
—Jayme Fraser, USA Today, 16 June 2025
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“Truancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/truancy. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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