Va. Code § 22.1-265

Current with changes from the 2024 legislative session through ch. 845

Section 22.1-265 - Inducing children to absent themselves

Any person who induces or attempts to induce any child to be absent unlawfully from school or who knowingly employs or harbors, while school is in session, any child absent unlawfully shall be guilty of a Class 3 misdemeanor and may be subject to the penalties provided by subdivision 5 a of subsection B of § 16.1-278.5 or § 18.2-371. Upon a finding that a person knowingly and willfully violated the provisions of this section and that such person has been convicted previously of a violation of this section, such person shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor.

Va. Code § 22.1-265

Code 1950, § 22-275.19; 1959, Ex. Sess., c. 72; 1976, c. 283; 1980, c. 559; 1990, c. 797; 1991, cc. 295, 534; 1996, cc. 891, 916, 964.

Amended by Acts 1996, § cc. 891, 916, 964.

Amended by Acts 1991, § cc. 295, 534.

Amended by Acts 1990, § c. 797.

Amended by Acts 1980, § c. 559.

Amended by Acts 1976, § c. 283.

Amended by Acts 1959, § Ex. Sess., c. 72.