An overly strict new attendance policy for a Tennessee school district says a doctor’s note no longer excuses a student’s absence — and threatens to send kids to juvenile court after just eight missed ...

A Middle Tennessee school district will no longer accept doctor's notes for excused absences. According to school officials, the new policy aims to address "chronic" absenteeism among students and ...

Lawrence County Schools has reversed its controversial attendance policy after significant community backlash. Doctor's notes will now excuse absences from truancy, but not from chronic absenteeism.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV/Gray News) – A school district in Tennessee said doctor’s notes will no longer excuse a child’s absence. The Lawrence County School System said the policy is aimed at improving ...