Who must sign the officer's activity log and youth referral as receipt for the child in truancy cases?

• A. Principal or representative
• B. The parent
• C. The school safety sergeant
• D. The desk officer

Answer: (A)

The main idea here is accountability for school communication in truancy cases. The officer’s activity log and youth referral are official records that show the school has been informed and the proper steps are being taken with the student. Signing as receipt should come from someone who can verify with the school and act on its behalf, which is the principal or a designated representative.

This ensures the school is aware of the referral and can follow up with the student and family, maintaining a clear line of communication. The other options don’t fit because the parent isn’t the school, the desk officer isn’t the school’s representative, and the school safety sergeant, while part of the school safety structure, isn’t the designated signer for official school receipt of these documents.