pa-56-30-1035: Establishment of the truancy court program; MsD No. 2026-40221

Summary

Administrative Order of Court And Now , this 8th day of July, 2026, Whereas , the Butler County Court of Common Pleas and the Magisterial District Judges recognize the need to improve school attendance and reduce juvenile truancy in Butler County, Pennsylvania; and, Whereas , the Court recognizes that juvenile truancy is a complex issue that requires the coordinated efforts of school districts, courts, child welfare agencies, juvenile probation, and other community organizations; and, Whereas , coordinating the resources of the Butler County Magisterial District Courts, Butler County Court of Common Pleas, Butler County Children & Youth Agency, Butler County Human Services, Butler County School Districts, and additional community partners, to identify and resolve barriers to school attendance through a tiered response system will enhance educational success and support sustained academic achievement; and, Whereas , the Truancy Court Program will address truancy through a collaborative approach by creating a universal, standardized framework for school districts across Butler County, Pennsylvania, to address chronic absenteeism. Wherefore , pursuant to this Court's authority as granted under 42 Pa.C.S.A. § 1520. Adjudication alternative program, the Truancy Court Program in Butler County, Pennsylvania, is hereby established. In accordance with Pa.R.J.A. 103, the District Court Administrator is Ordered and Directed to: 1. File one (1) certified copy of this Administrative...

The agency’s own summary, as published.