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    Angry Adult Daughter is Not Attending High School - Is a Parent Responsible

    My question involves juvenile law in the State of: Indiana
    Hello , My 19 yr old daughter , who still lives with me has been having attenance issues in school this year .
    I just got a letter stating that I have to go to court because of her attendance I told them that she is 19 now and I'm tired of dealing with her .
    They said until she is emanicpated I am still on the hook for her , I can't find anywhere that says I can emanicapte her ! They said I signed the school policy ( which is to enforse the state laws which are for 17 and under ) and that I can still get in trouble , how can this be ? I also got paper work from Ohio stating that she was emancipated at 19 and even the new law in Indiana says 19 now ( these are for child support ) . Also I signed the contract for her school this year before she turned 19 on Oct 17th . My question is will this hold up in court and if not how do I go about getting her emancipated when she is already 19 yrs old ?

    Thank You

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    Default Re: School Says She Has to Be Emancipated

    well, not sure what law they are attempting to invoke but here is an excerpt that would help you.


    IC 20-33-2-3
    Application
    Sec. 3. This chapter applies to each situation that involves any of the following:
    (1) A person less than eighteen (18) years of age who is domiciled in Indiana.
    (2) A person less than eighteen (18) years of age who:
    (A) is not domiciled in Indiana; and
    (B) intends to remain in Indiana for a period established by rule of the state board.
    (3) A student:
    (A) who is less than eighteen (18) years of age;
    (B) whose behavior has resulted in an expulsion from school; and
    (C) who is assigned to attend:
    (i) an alternative school; or
    (ii) an alternative educational program.
    As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.17.
    If they demand you comply with the Indiana state law, I would bring this section of law to their attention:

    http://www.in.gov/legislative/ic/200.../ar33/ch2.html

    Of course they can take punitive action against your daughter such as suspension or expulsion.

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    Default Re: Adult Daughter is Not Attending High School - Is a Parent Responsible

    Are there special circumstances here, such as your daughter being 'special needs'?

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    Default Re: Adult Daughter is Not Attending High School - Is a Parent Responsible

    Thank You JK , that is what I have found too and I have no problem with them punishing her through the school but can't figure out what they mean by getting her emancipated .

    Mr. Knowitall, no she has never been special needs or anything like that , just a regular student . My oldest daughter has always been straight A's and is now in the Army but My second daughter even with tutoring has never done well or liked school . And I have to point out that she could drop out without my permission if she wanted .

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