Part II Rights and duties of Parents and functions of Education Authorities in relation to Individual Pupils
Attendance orders
41 Failure to comply with attendance order.
Where an attendance order has been made and is in force in respect of any child, and a copy of such order has been served on the parent of the child, the parent shall, if the order is not complied with, be guilty of an offence against this section unless he satisfies the court that he has a reasonable excuse.