[School District Name]
Informal Hearing Notification – Attendance Concern

Dear Parent/Guardian of <<student_name>>,

This letter is to notify you that <<student_name>> has reached 48 unexcused hours of absences from school. In accordance with state attendance requirements and district policy, this level of unexcused absence now requires participation in an informal hearing with a judge or magistrate to address these attendance concerns.

This hearing will be held at the local court and serves as an early intervention step. No charges are being filed at this time. However, continued unexcused absences may lead to a formal court hearing, which can carry legal consequences for the student and/or parent or guardian.

The informal hearing is scheduled as follows:
Date & Time: <<hearing_date>>
Location: <<court_address or "Local Juvenile Court">>
Contact for Questions: <<court_contact_info or school contact>>

According to state law, a student is considered Habitually Truant if they are absent from school, without a legitimate excuse, for:

• 30 consecutive school hours
  42 hours in a school month

• 72 hours in a school year

Parents and guardians hold the primary responsibility for ensuring regular school attendance. Schools are required by law to take action when a student reaches established absence thresholds.

We appreciate your cooperation and engagement in supporting your child’s school attendance. If you have questions or need assistance, please contact the school office at <<school_phone_number>>.

Yours in Education,
[School Administrator Name]
[Title]
[School Name]
[Contact Information]