Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 22, Number 36, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 22 January 1901 — Truancy Law Amendments. [ARTICLE]

Truancy Law Amendments.

A probable amendment to the truancy law this year will provide that a confirmed truant shall be committed to the Plainfield Reform school. This is regarded by seme as a radical measure. State Superintendent Jones recommends it and he finds that many educators endorse it. He finds endorsement from Superintendent Charlton of the reform school and from men talked of to succeed Mr. Charlton. Another proposed amendment will give the trustee the power of a truancy officer, but will not do away with the truancy officers, only supplementing his duties.