§ 9.16.030. Truancy offense.

A.

Any minor who is at least seven years of age and under eighteen years of age and who has not completed the twelfth grade of school may not be upon public streets, public places, places of amusement and eating places, vacant lots or any unsupervised place, including a private residence, or other public property during regular school hours except while attending school as required, unless such minor is:

1.

Absent from the school with the school's permission, but not including students who have been suspended, expelled, or dropped out; or

2.

Engaged in a lawful pursuit or activity that requires the minor's presence somewhere other than school during regular school hours which is authorized by the parent, guardian, or other person having legal care and custody of such minor; or

3.

Lawfully emancipated pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws or court order; or

4.

Exempt from compulsory school attendance pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 76, Section 1; or

5.

The person has graduated from a high school.

B.

Any minor, as defined in this section, who is not exempt from any of its provisions, who is found to be truant in the specific locations defined herein, during regular school hours, may be detained by a police officer and with the approval of an official of the Revere school department, may be transported and returned to attendance at his or her school.

(C.O.05-07 § 1 (part))