Samantha Dawn Compton, 37 of Rome, was arrested this week after reports said she allowed her child to miss 72 days of school, with 39 unexcused this school year.

Reports added that Compson was sent numerous forms of notification about the absenses in addition to a certified letter and invitations to truancy treatment.

Police added that Compton acknowledged the letter and still refused to bring her child to school.

Compton is charged with the mandatory education of a child.