This petition was submitted during the 2020-2024 Conservative government

Rejected petition School Penalty Fines

Abolish the school fines for patents taking children on holiday with proof of said holiday or at least look into it. Taking a child on holiday is educational for so many reason the history of the country learning how other countries and peoples culture and so many other reasons.

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To not fine parents who take children out of school for 2 weeks of the year during term time to go on holiday as long as there is proof.

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