Random Riddle: Not a Special Student

Tom has never missed a single day of school, but he hasn’t turned in a single homework assignment this year, either. He’s always talking in class and hasn’t passed a test in years. Even so, Tom has never gotten into trouble with any school staff, even though they know full well what he’s doing. Tom isn’t a special student and doesn’t get unique treatment. So why does Tom never get into trouble?
 
Random Riddle: Not a Special Student