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Mich. Comp. Laws § 380.1599 (2026)

Noncompliance of parent as misdemeanor; penalty.

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THE REVISED SCHOOL CODE


Act 451 of 1976


380.1599 Noncompliance of parent as misdemeanor; penalty.

Sec. 1599.

    A parent or other person in parental relation who fails to comply with this part is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than $5.00 or more than $50.00 or imprisonment for not more than 90 days, or both.

    

    

History: 1976, Act 451, Imd. Eff. Jan. 13, 1977 ;-- Am. 2020, Act 384, Eff. Mar. 24, 2021

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Notes of Decisions
Cited in 5 cases, 1979–1993 · leading case: Clonlara, Inc. v. Runkel, 722 F. Supp. 1442 (E.D. Mich. 1989).
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Clonlara, Inc. v. Runkel, 722 F. Supp. 1442 (E.D. Mich. 1989). · cites it 3× “Following several months of correspondence between Waters and the Bennetts, on May 8,1986, the Bennetts were charged with four counts of truancy in violation of Michigan Compiled Laws Annotated (MCLA) § 380.1599. After a bench trial on January 12 and 13, 1987, both the Bennetts…”
People v. Bennett, 501 N.W.2d 106 (Mich. 1993). · cites it 2× “1924 (the private school act) and MCL 380.1599; MSA 15.41599 (the School Code) have different purposes and distinct remedies.”
People v. DeJonge, 449 N.W.2d 899 (Mich. Ct. App. 1989). · cites it 2× “41561, MCL 380.1599; MSA 15.41599. The Bennetts and the DeJonges kept their children home for school, the mothers serving as teachers.”
In the Matter of Marable, 282 N.W.2d 221 (Mich. Ct. App. 1979). “3 Now in effect as MCL 380.1599; MSA 15.41599 and MCL 380.1588; MSA 15.”
People v. DeJonge, 470 N.W.2d 433 (Mich. Ct. App. 1991). “Also at issue is the Bennetts’ right to direct the education of their children. In our previous opinion we concluded that the burden imposed on the religious beliefs of Mrs.”
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