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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Thank you.   Does the county ever come after the parent or child with consequences?[/quote]

That is why I requested an IEP.  He's not refusing to be difficult; he is terrified of school.  Based on the number of absences, the case could get referred to truancy officers, but even then they work with the families to help keep students in school.  An IEP helps protect your child based on their needs and finds the best available accommodations possible.  IIS is also a possibility while you work with an outside therapist (that is the institutional services).  That keeps your child's placement in the school but temporarily reduces their workload while your child is in treatment or you all are learning how best to approach this.  It's not the best option as it's only the core classes and it's very rudimentary, but many students in IIS are going through something similar.  [/quote]

I wouldn't jump to assume other kids are trying "to be difficult". They have their own special issues too, but they may have parents who lack the ability to do the legwork and often financial expense for an IEP.

There is no legwork. I paid nothing to have him evaluated by the school.  If you do not know what you are talking about, please refrain.  And yes, a child be labeled as difficult for school refusal if they do not understand the reasoning behind it.  Hence the IEP and not the truancy officers to help him.  
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