5. Disposition. The court may shall order injunctive relief of one or more of the following actions against any person who commits a civil violation under subsection 1:

A. Ordering the offender to comply with this chapter;

B. Ordering the offender to take specific action to ensure the student's attendance at school;

C. Enjoining the offender from engaging in specific conduct which interferes with or may interfere with the student's attendance at school; or

D. Ordering the offender to undergo counseling by a professional selected by the offender, with the court's approval, or by the court. The counselor shall submit a written evaluation to the court and to the offender.; or

E.__Ordering the student to attend school.

SUMMARY

This bill amends the truancy laws to allow law enforcement officers to summons the parent or guardian of a truant student to appear in court. The court may order the student to attend school, hold the parent or guardian in contempt of court and suspend any state license issued to the parent or guardian for failing to comply with the court's orders related to the student's attendance at school.