Ban School Fines Petition Gains Traction in Greater Manchester
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Parents in Greater Manchester are fighting back against hefty fines for unauthorized school absences, with a petition gaining over 12,000 signatures. The petition argues that these fines, ranging from £80 to £2,500, fail to address underlying attendance issues and unfairly penalize families dealing with illness, special needs, or emergencies. School-labeled valid absences as unauthorized further strain the relationship between homes and classrooms. With unauthorized absence rates varying from 2.24% in Bolton to 7.29% in Salford, local support is growing, potentially leading to a shift from penalties to support.
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