(a) The school may file a civil charge of truancy against the student in the Justice of the Peace Court if: (1) The student is age 12 or older; and/or (2) The Court determines that a parent who is charged with violating § 2702 of this title has a valid affirmative defense under § 2729(b) of this title. (b) The court shall determine whether a preponderance of the evidence establishes that the student has violated § 2702 of this title. (c) If the Court determines the student has violated § 2702 of this title, it shall adjudicate the student a truant and may order the following remedial dispositions: (1) Community service; (2) Counseling; (3) Substance abuse evaluation and treatment; (4) Mental health evaluation and treatment; (5) A curfew with hours set by the court; (6), (7) [Repealed.] (8) Prohibition of the student's participation in or attendance at any extra-curricular activity or social event which is an official school event or is sponsored by the school or held on school property; (9) A recommendation that the student enroll in the school in alternative educational and related services in accordance with Chapter 16 of this title; and (10) Such other action as is permitted by statute or by court rule. (d) [Repealed.]
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