My father in law has kept my sister in law who is 10 out of school for a year. they moved out of state for a month, then moved back, she was enrolled in school and then when the year ended he didnt have anyone to take her to school so he just didnt enroll her. I want to know the legal aspects of the situation. I am really distraught about this but there is not much that me and my husband can do.
2007-10-09 19:12:58 · 17 answers · asked by psyko 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Grade-Schooler
I wanted to ask also what can happen if someone found out. also if he does enroll her in school, will the school do something about the past of not being in school?
2007-10-09 19:19:58 · update #1
its not my responsibility to take her to school, im not her parent.
We live in california.
her father doesnt trust her taking the bus or at day care.
I dont know if I would report her because something bad would happen to him too. if he doesnt get her in school within the near future I will think about doing something though.
I agree, it is severe neglect. It breaks my heart.
2007-10-09 19:23:14 · update #2
I would help but he wont register her. he keeps saying that he will but he doesnt. She has not been learning. she has been at her grandmothers house watching tv. There is no one else to watch her.
2007-10-10 17:07:17 · update #3
Do you know for a fact he isn't homeschooling her? Homeschooling is LEGAL in all states.
Is she sitting around playing video games or is she learning? Do you know?
Why not just help out and take her to school if you feel this bad. Or, why not help him get her set up in homeschooling. That way he doesn't have to worry and she can do her studies at home. Maybe get involved with other homeschoolers.
Being helpful would be better then getting them into trouble.
2007-10-10 14:46:43 · answer #1 · answered by pinkpiglet126 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry but it depends on the country, this is very illegal in Australia and new zealand. A child must stay in school until they are 16yo before they can choose to or be forced to leave, I think this is extremely wrong and selfish and i think you and your husband need to do something, think of this poor girl with no education, she is going to be lacking and fall behind and be in a lower grade when she does get back. Call your local legal aid people, they give free confidential advice and can even send someone to investigate while you remain a confidential onlooker so the dad will never know. maybe you can offer to take her to school or can she catch a bus?
2007-10-09 19:18:31 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Unless being properly home schooled, it is illegal to keep a child out of school. Either Social Services or Child Protective Services should be notified ASAP.
What you and your husband CAN do is see that this is done; a full investigation should result and the time she has been kept out of school will come to light.
If the child is removed from the home, are you and husband prepared to step up and see to this girl`s welfare ? What if he does a bunk with her again and does not move back ????
2007-10-09 19:48:12 · answer #3 · answered by aredsailjunk 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your father in law will probably wind up in jail when/if he goes to regsister his daughter for school. That is unless she has been homeschooled over the past year...but then there would have to be proof of that. You and your husband CAN call CPS and the truancy police about your sister in law. She will be removed from the home, and probably placed into foster care your father in law will probably go to jail or be forced to sign over all parental rights.
2007-10-10 14:38:09 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Report him immediately to the school. And they will notify the proper authorities. He is only hurting this child and each year she will be one year behind. She will have no future if she doesn't get a diploma or at the very least, a GED if later on she don't graduate. He doesn't have to know that it was you that reported him. Call anonymously if you have to, but something is wrong with this man if he doesn't want his child to be educated. No excuse that he can't get her there, that's why they make school busses. Please help her.
2007-10-10 03:19:55 · answer #5 · answered by Sandra S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is illegal and is a form of abuse. For the safety of the child, you have to step in and report this, someone has to step up for the child. I'd be afraid of something else going on in that house besides neglect-please do something.
2007-10-10 01:18:56 · answer #6 · answered by WVPV07 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's not illegal, it should be. Irresponsibility and laziness at the least. I would think it falls under child neglect. She has a right to an education. Report him to the authorities. Pronto.
2007-10-09 19:18:09 · answer #7 · answered by Me 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
SCHOOL ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS
Minors aged six through 15 years must attend school full-time unless the minor is a high
school graduate [EC 49110], attends an approved alternative school [EC 48224], is tutored [EC
48224], is on an approved leave of absence [EC 48232], has transferred from another state with less
than 10 days left in the school year [EC 48231], or has justifiable personal reasons requested by the
parent and approved by the principal including, illness, court appearances, religious observances and
retreats, funerals, or employment conferences. [EC 48205] In rare circumstances, 14 and 15-year-olds
enrolled in Work Experience Education may be granted a permit to work full-time during school hours.
[EC 49130] (See Chapter 5 of this digest.)
Sixteen and seventeen-year-olds, who have not graduated from high school or who
have not received a certificate of proficiency may opt to attend part-time classes. Those who are
regularly employed must attend continuation classes for at least four hours per week. Those not
regularly employed must attend continuation classes for at least 15 hours per week. [EC 48400 and
48402] No minor may legally drop out of school entirely.
Note: Schools may excuse the absences of a pupil who holds an entertainment work
permit or who participates with a not-for-profit arts organization in a performance for a public school
audience. For additional information, refer to the section entitled, “Excused School Absences,
these are for CA but most other states in US are pretty much the same, you can report to police, child protective services etc. the child is the one who is loseing out here and makes you wonder why she wasn't in school for a whole yr?
2007-10-09 19:36:04 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Unless he can prove he is home schooling her yes it is illegal in every state as far as i know. Go to the local police and report it because it will be best for the child. You can even do it anonomously but she is missing out. Hope everything turns out for the best.
2007-10-09 19:16:55 · answer #9 · answered by sdprpl 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
its not up to him .its the law. if he cant find a way to get her to school the school will make accomidations .tell him that you will tell the school of this situation if he doesnt .that child should have every chance to succeed in life and not going to school holds her back from succeeding .its time for you to step in and help her .one year is way to long to wait .please do something .what is happening is not right !
2007-10-09 21:41:01 · answer #10 · answered by knobulation 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋