Compulsory Attendance and Exemptions

• Under compulsory attendance laws, students are required to attend school 90% of the days school is in session.
• For middle school students, they must attend each class 90% of days the specific class is in session to receive credit for the class.
• The 90% rule applies to both excused and unexcused absences.

Exemptions

• Observe a religious high holy day
• Court appearance
• Death of a close family member
• Personal illness
• Medical treatment

If a student is at school any part of the day of a medical appointment, they are considered present for that day regardless of the time they come in or leave.