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David Seymour's getting ready to throw the book at the parents of chronically absent kids. \xa0

As the Associate Education Minister, Seymour's been tasked with tackling increasing levels of absenteeism in schools across the country. \xa0

According to Education NZ, just 46% of students met the criteria for regular school attendance in term 3 last year, more than 90% in a term.\xa0

Seymour told Mike Hosking that this is attendance levels are a responsibility that people can be held accountable for.\xa0

He said that there will be sensitivity around those for who a fine won't make much difference beyond causing trouble, but ultimately the point is to hold people accountable.\xa0

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