Official questionExamen Civique
Des parents ne respectent pas l'obligation d'instruction pour leurs enfants. Quelle sanction maximale risquent-ils ?
Parents do not respect the obligation to educate their children. What maximum penalty do they face?
Correct answer
6 mois d'emprisonnement et 7 500 euros d'amende
6 months' imprisonment and a €7,500 fine
Why
Under Article 227-17-1 of the Penal Code, parents who fail without valid excuse to enrol their child in school despite a formal notice from the education authorities face up to 6 months in prison and a €7,500 fine. Instruction is compulsory from 3 to 16. In both the official naturalisation and carte de résident knowledge-question lists.
Answer choices
- AAucune sanctionNo penalty
- B6 mois d'emprisonnement et 7 500 euros d'amende6 months' imprisonment and a €7,500 fine
- CUn simple avertissement oralA simple verbal warning
- DLa perte de leur logement socialLoss of their social housing