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MINISTER FOR EDUCATION AND TRAINING

LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTION

QUESTION NO 402

Government Schools - Truancy

MR CORNWELL - asked the Minister for Education and Training on notice on 17 November 1992:

What is the extent of truancy in the ACT and can a percentage breakdown be provided between primary schools, high schools and colleges.

MR WOOD - the answer to Cornwells question is:

Truancy not considered a major problem in ACT schools and wide collection of attendance data is not being carried out.

Individual schools monitor the attendance of their students carefully and make contact with parent/guardians in the event of long or frequent absences.

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