Question

Truant officers came into use in the United States in the late 1800s. What's the role of a truant officer? A. To inspect meat packing plants B. To check on recently released criminals C. To make sure children go to school D. To ensure there are no illnesses in new immigrants to the US

Answer 1

C. To make sure children go to school.

Answer 2

Truant officer´s role is to make sure children go to shcool. (Option c)

Truant officers, or truancy also known as attendance, are in charge of ensuring that students are attending school. They also investigate those students who have many absences or unexcused absences. They also counsel students who arrive at school late or leave it early. They sometimes work with psychologists, social workers, teachers and the like to intervene with these students and get them back on track.