8.1.1.230 Failure to Send Children to School

Any person who shall, without good cause, neglect or refuse to send his children or any children under his care to school who, from the age of eight (8) to under fifteen (15), and from fifteen (15) to under eighteen (18) years of age not lawfully engaged in some useful occupation or attending part-time school, unless otherwise excused, shall be guilty of the offense and, upon conviction thereof, shall be sentenced to confinement for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days or to pay a fine not to exceed $100.00 or both, with costs, and ordered to send their children to school.