Northern Colorado school attendance and truancy regulations

In Northern Colorado, school attendance regulations dictate that students are subject to intervention if they accrue four unexcused absences or ten excused absences. When these thresholds are met, schools typically implement a truancy plan, which may involve weekly meetings with teachers.

Legal proceedings in truancy court are generally not initiated until a student has missed 180 days of school. Additionally, the state of Colorado maintains records regarding what is termed “chronic absences.” While there is no specific limit on tardiness, frequent lateness may prompt communication between the school and parents.