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I can’t believe something like this has to go to the Supreme Court before somebody does the right thing.

Mark Denicore, a lawyer who has argued cases about Virginia's school attendance law. Last Friday, the Virginia Supreme Court ruled that parents can't face criminal charges for their children arriving late to class.

Mark Denicore, a lawyer who has argued cases about Virginia's school attendance law. Last Friday, the Virginia Supreme Court ruled that parents can't face criminal charges for their children arriving late to class.

Daniel Luzer is GOVERNING's news editor.