truancy
noun
tru·an·cy
ˈtrü-ən(t)-sē 
plural truancies
: an act or instance of playing truant : the state of being truant
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The latest information from the National Council on Problem Gambling shows adolescent problem gambling leads to a complex mix of criminal behavior, poor academic achievement, truancy, financial problems, depression, suicide and substance abuse.
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Nick Penzenstadler, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
Mayor Pro Tem John Kirkland said Bastrop’s municipal court also handles truancy cases.
—Aaron Sullivan, Austin American Statesman, 11 Feb. 2026
Data shows disproportionate arrests for robbery and carjacking, with juveniles making up over half of those arrested for these crimes in 2024, alongside rising truancy.
—Maia Niguel Hoskin, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Despite low ratings from the Texas Education Agency during assessments of the district’s schools, Hollie, who serves as a truancy compliance facilitator for Lake Worth, is proud of the work Ramirez has done to get the district back on track since he was hired in May 2025.
—Samuel O'Neal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Jan. 2026
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Nick Penzenstadler, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
Mayor Pro Tem John Kirkland said Bastrop’s municipal court also handles truancy cases.
—Aaron Sullivan, Austin American Statesman, 11 Feb. 2026
Data shows disproportionate arrests for robbery and carjacking, with juveniles making up over half of those arrested for these crimes in 2024, alongside rising truancy.
—Maia Niguel Hoskin, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Despite low ratings from the Texas Education Agency during assessments of the district’s schools, Hollie, who serves as a truancy compliance facilitator for Lake Worth, is proud of the work Ramirez has done to get the district back on track since he was hired in May 2025.
—Samuel O'Neal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Jan. 2026
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“Truancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/truancy. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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