NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV/Gray News) – A school district in Tennessee said doctor’s notes will no longer excuse a child’s absence. The Lawrence County School System said the policy is aimed at improving ...

Students who miss eight or more days under the new policy can be referred to juvenile court, regardless of whether they were out sick or had a doctor's note on file. Toughen up! An overly strict new ...

Forcing children to go to school sick isn't "work ethic," it's abuse. It's no secret that America's school systems are crumbling before our eyes, and one Tennessee school district seems to think the ...

(NewsNation) — One school district in Middle Tennessee will no longer accept doctors’ notes to excuse an absence despite objections from parents. Lawrence County School System officials said the ...