Petition · past parliament
Stop penalty fines for absence in school
Rejected
21 signatures
What the petition asks
To fine parents for taking their own children out of school for more than 5 consecutive days is disgraceful. Some children are unwell for longer than this, struggle with their mental health, or for other reason that parents do not and should not need to disclose with schools.
Why it was rejected
There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.
We have published the following petitions, which you might like to sign:
Stop fines and criminal charges for taking children on holiday in term time: Stop fines and criminal charges for taking children on holiday in term time
Allow students to be taken out of school for two weeks a year without penalty: Allow students to be taken out of school for two weeks a year without penalty
Stop fines and criminal charges for taking children on holiday in term time: Stop fines and criminal charges for taking children on holiday in term time
Allow students to be taken out of school for two weeks a year without penalty: Allow students to be taken out of school for two weeks a year without penalty
Timeline
| 25 Apr 2024 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 10 May 2024 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
21
Status
Rejected
Rejected
10 May 2024
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.