Truancy
LEWIS COUNTY JUVENILE COURT
The Truancy Program is available for youth and parents who are not currently in compliance with the Washington State Compulsory School Attendance laws. Referred to as the Becca Bill, youth who are found to be a truant by the court will be placed under court order to attend school.
For more information about the truancy law, truancy petition, and what to expect in the court process, please watch the video below.
Lewis County Juvenile Court Truancy video : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sHYM0mtOU6k
TRUANCY LEGISLATION
R.C.W. 28A.225 Effective September 01,1995
For more information please see the below handouts:
Alternative Learning Options in Lewis County