(a) A child who is required under § 7–301 of the Education Article to attend school may not fail to do so without lawful excuse.
(b) A violation of this section is a Code violation and is a civil offense.
(c) Adjudication of a Code violation under this section is not a criminal conviction for any purpose and does not impose any of the civil disabilities ordinarily imposed by a criminal conviction.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Courts and Judicial Proceedings
Title 3 - Courts of General Jurisdiction -- Jurisdiction/special Causes of Action
Subtitle 8C - Truancy Reduction Pilot Program
Section 3-8C-01 - Application of Subtitle
Section 3-8C-02 - Truancy Reduction Pilot Programs
Section 3-8C-03 - School Attendance
Section 3-8C-05 - Petition -- Allegations
Section 3-8C-06 - Disposition Hearing
Section 3-8C-08 - Transfer of Proceedings
Section 3-8C-09 - Petition Governed by Maryland Rules