Scope and Contents: An annual report covering the first year of the work of the Superintendent of Truancy. To implement the state compulsory education law of 1874 the Board of Education created the position of Superintendent of Truancy, with a staff of Agents of Truancy. The report describes the work of these agents, discusses the philosophy, goals, and methods of the department, and provides statistics for the year. The superintendent recommended creation of a Truant School and Home to be managed by the Board of...