It is a Class 2 misdemeanor if: (1) A superintendent or school board president fails to make prompt reports on attendance as required by law; (2) The members of a school board neglect or refuse to provide school facilities for children enrolled in their school district for at least nine months during the school year, or neglect to perform any other duties enumerated under the compulsory school attendance laws of this state; (3) A truancy officer neglects to perform the duties of the office; or; (4) An individual: (a) Harbors or employs a child of compulsory school age who is not legally excused during the school term, has not withdrawn from the school pursuant to § 13-27-1.3 , has not successfully completed a high school equivalency test, pursuant to § 13-27-1.4 , or is not being provided alternative instruction pursuant to § 13-27-3 ; (b) Hinders or attempts to hinder a child of compulsory school age from attending the school in which the child is enrolled; or (c) Interferes or attempts to interfere with the child's attendance at the school in which the child is enrolled.
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