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In re Napieraj
Citation:
304 Mich.App. 742 (2014)Facts
Respondent had a history of frequent absences from school and in September 2011, school officials met with respondent’s mother and respondent to discuss the fact that respondent had already missed four days of school and the school year was just underway. Respondent and his mother were called for another meeting in February 2012 to discuss respondent’s continued absences. School officials told respondent’s mother that a doctor’s note was required for all absences. Respondent missed three days of school following the February meeting, prompting school officials to request the prosecutor’s office to send its standard warning letter, and ultimately, file a formal petition. Respondent’s mother testified that respondent’s attendance had improved and that he only missed two 240 days in March 2012 because he was competing at a dog show in Kentucky-an activity recommended by respondent’s therapist.
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