This petition was submitted during the 2019-2024 parliament
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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