Louisiana law requires every parent or person living in the state, having charge of any child, ages seven to fifteen, to send such child to public or private school and shall assure the attendance of such child in regularly assigned classes during regular school hours established by the school board. Whoever violates these provisions shall be fined not more than fifteen dollars each day the violation continues. All Ouachita Parish Schools are required to notify parents, verbally or in writing, anytime they suspect a student’s attendance is becoming a problem. It is then the responsibility of the parent to work with the school to correct the problem. In the event that the problem continues, the school will notify our office. We will then attempt to visit the parent in person to find a solution. If parents continue to not cooperate with us, the case is then turned over to the District Attorney’s office.