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1. NC Compulsory Attendance Law
http://www.ncleg.net/enactedlegislation/statutes/html/bysection/chapter_115c/gs_115c-378.html
Students enrolled in school are expected to attend daily. Written notes are required for those absences considered excused by the law.
2. McKinney-Vento services http://www2.ed.gov/programs/homeless/legislation.html
If your family lost your nighttime residence due to economic reasons, are struggling with a housing crisis, live in a motel or temporary foster care, are in a shelter, are living in someone else’s home (not a roommate situation), are on the street, or in your car; you may qualify for assistance.