Massachusetts H571 allows courts to order counseling or services instead of fines for parents who fail to send their children to school.
Massachusetts H571 amends the General Laws to allow courts to order a counseling program or other services instead of imposing fines on parents who fail to send their children to school. This alternative aims to address the root causes of non-attendance without penalizing families financially. The court may dismiss charges if the child and parent successfully complete the ordered program.
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