Truancy Diversion Program Has Increased Attendance

Updated: Thu 8:11 AM, Feb 22, 2007

When students miss too many days of school many times the parents are punished with a fine or even jail-time.

In Floyd County, one school is reaching out to tardy pupils.

It's called the Truancy Diversion Program.

Betsy Layne High School began the program last fall.

Students participating meet with a committee made up of parents, school officials and a local judge.

School officials say since the program began last year attendance has increased by four percent.

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