support of a parent. Minors receiving this exemption must still attend school part-time as required by the Board. 2. On an annual basis, a minor between six (6) and eighteen (18) years of age may receive a full release from attending a public school, a regularly established private school or part-time program or class if one of the following is established to the Board’s satisfaction: a. The minor has already completed the work required for graduation from high school. b. The minor is taught at home in the subjects prescribed by the State Board of Education in accordance with the law, and for the same length of time as minors are required by law to be taught in the District. A minor receiving a partial release in order to enter employment under item one (1) above may be excused from attending required part-time school if the minor is taught the required number of hours at home. c. The minor is in a physical or mental condition, which renders attendance inexpedient and impracticable as certified by a competent physician. d. There is no school or class taught for the required length of time within 2.5 miles of the minor’s residence or place of employment, and free transportation is not provided to a school or class located beyond 2.5 miles. e. Proper influences and adequate opportunities for education are provided in connection with the minor’s employment. f. The Superintendent determines that the minor, if over age sixteen (16), is unable to profit from attendance at school because of a continuing negative attitude toward school regulations and discipline.
5.0221 HOME SCHOOL POLICY
5.0221.01 PURPOSE OF THE POLICY Issue Date: 2/6/97
Whereas the Board is totally committed to the appropriate education of all Duchesne County students, successful home schooling will be accomplished when each student’s educational plan is thoroughly outlined and implemented by each approved home school. It is the desire of the District to establish a cooperative working relationship with all approved home schools.
5.0221.02 HOME SCHOOL POLICY Issue Date: 2/6/97
It is the policy of the Duchesne County Board of Education to recognize the rights of parents to enroll their children in educational programs other than public schools. Parents shall properly notify the Board of their intent to educate their children in a home school so that an attendance exemption certificate can be issued to them. It is District policy to cooperate with and assist parents when parents determine such assistance is necessary. 1. Parents are required by law to annually notify the Board of their intent to home school. The parental notification will provide the following details: a. Parent’s name, address, phone number, student names, birth dates and grade levels.
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