5.0220.02 TYPES OF ABSENCES Issue Date: 1/6/15
"Excused Absence or Valid Excuse" means: 1. an absence resulting from: a. illness; b. death of family member; c. an approved school activity; or d. any other reason established by the district as valid.
i. In determining whether to preapprove an extended absence of a student as a valid excuse, the district shall approve the absence if the district determines that the absence will not adversely impact the student's education. 2. an absence permitted by a student's: a. individualized education program, developed pursuant to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act; or b. accommodation plan, developed pursuant to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
Utah Code AI1I1. § 53A-11-I01(9)(2007) Utah Code A 1111. § 53A-11-101.3 (2007) Utah Admil1. RIdes R277-607-1 (C) (March 3, 2000)
Truancy 1. Any time a student leaves home for school and fails to show up without prior notification to school officials. 2. Any time a student leaves school for any reason without prior notification to school officials. 3. Any time a student stays away from school without parental or school permission.
5.0220.03 CLASSROOM LEVEL Issue Date: 5/8/97
If a student is absent without a valid excuse or truant, the teacher shall report this matter to the principal.
5.0220.04 TRUANCY
Issue Date: 5/8/97 Upon receiving a referral from a teacher, the principal shall meet with the student and the steps including, but not limited to the following: 1. Meeting with the student’s parents or guardian, 2. Obtaining medical, psychological and educational evaluations,
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