IS THIS BULLSHIT OR APPROPRIATE?

[HairOfTheDog]

Georgia Mom Arrested for Son's Absences


^ That's Julie Giles from Sylvania, Georgia.


Her son Sam ^ has missed 12 days of school due to illness. He's only allowed 6 without doctor's notes.

Mrs. Giles is a volunteer at Sam's school. He's on the honor roll and getting all As and Bs.

Mrs. Giles had gotten doctor's notes for 3 days of absences, but says the co-pays are too expensive for her to take Sam in for doctor's notes whenever he's sick for a few days.

So, the local police issued a warrant for her arrest on the basis that her son had three absences over the limit on the books. She turned herself in, was shackled, booked, and had her mugshot taken and published in the local paper.

Screven County Schools Superintendent, William Bland, stands by this decision, and said the policy was important to make sure children are attending school.

He also revealed that several parents have already been convicted under this policy, with the punishment ranging from a monetary fine to actual time behind bars.

Is this appropriate policy for the good of the children, or is it bullshit overreach?