Petition · past parliament
Prove that fining parents for kids' term time absence has reduced truancy rates
Closed
45 signatures
What the petition asks
I have heard no evidence that fining parents for taking children out of school during term time has had any effect at all. In fact, Wales has opted out and I believe some schools' governing bodies are doing/have done likewise. I also believe the fine should go to the school and not the government.
Timeline
| 11 Feb 2016 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 11 Aug 2016 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
45
Status
Closed
Opened
11 Feb 2016
Closed
11 Aug 2016
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.