§ 3–8C-03
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 3-8C-03 (2026)
Title 3. Courts of General Jurisdiction -- Jurisdiction/special Causes of Action
Subtitle 8C. Truancy Reduction Pilot Program
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(a)
A child who is required under § 7–301 of the Education Article to attend school may not fail to do so without lawful excuse.
(b)
A violation of this section is a Code violation and is a civil offense.
(c)
Adjudication of a Code violation under this section is not a criminal conviction for any purpose and does not impose any of the civil disabilities ordinarily imposed by a criminal conviction.