Where should you deliver a picked-up truant if impractical to deliver to the school principal or designee?

• A. borough truancy site
• B. The nearest police station
• C. The juvenile court
• D. The school cafeteria

Answer: (A)

When a picked-up truant cannot be delivered to the school principal or designee, the procedure is to take them to a borough truancy site. This location is a designated intake point for truancy cases, staffed with personnel trained to handle truancy issues, verify the student’s information, and notify the parent or guardian. It also coordinates with the school district to ensure proper attendance records are updated and any follow-up steps are arranged.

Using the borough truancy site keeps the process safe, orderly, and properly documented, which is essential for safeguarding the student and ensuring accountability. Delivering to a police station isn’t the standard intake for truancy, and a juvenile court is a venue for legal proceedings rather than immediate truancy processing. A school cafeteria isn’t a formal processing site and lacks the staff and systems needed for proper intake and notification.