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ABSENCES - DEFINITIONS
Remember - There are three types of absences:
1.) Exempt - absences listed directly above,when accompanied by the correct documentation.
These absences are not counted when determining whether the student is out of compliance with the state
attendance laws, as long as the verification is provided within the three (3) day limit.
2.) Non-exempt - absences which are accompanied with an excuse blank or note from a parent or guardian within three (3) school days of the return to school. These are excused absences, but are counted towards the state attendance laws (18 days).
3.) Illegal - An absence which is not accompanied by any kind of an explanation within three (3) school days of the return to school. For each illegal absence, 2.2% of a student's quarter grade will be deducted by each teacher. In addition, a fine of up to $300 a day may be levied by a district justice for excessive illegal days (3 or more).
See Act 29 0f 1995, Habitual Truancy, State of PA.
2.) Non-exempt - absences which are accompanied with an excuse blank or note from a parent or guardian within three (3) school days of the return to school. These are excused absences, but are counted towards the state attendance laws (18 days).
3.) Illegal - An absence which is not accompanied by any kind of an explanation within three (3) school days of the return to school. For each illegal absence, 2.2% of a student's quarter grade will be deducted by each teacher. In addition, a fine of up to $300 a day may be levied by a district justice for excessive illegal days (3 or more).
