Storm Lake, IA (KICD)– Last year The Buena Vista Attorney’s office started a Truancy program and after the success from last year they expanded to middle school this year.

Assistant County Attorney Ashley Herrig says that if students aren’t in class they’re not learning.

Even though the mediations are not adversarial Herrig explains why they’re important to have at the courthouse.

Herrig says they’re learning from their Middle school experiences to prepare them for when they expand to high school.