Board removes fixed numeric limits on extracurricular absences, citing expanded student opportunities
Sep 14, 2026
Sep 14, 2026
After a staff presentation and examples of students constrained by a numeric cap, the board unanimously approved a revision to local policy FM to remove fixed numerical absence limits and rely on administrative oversight and academic eligibility checks for excused extracurricular participation.
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The Lake Dallas ISD Board of Trustees voted unanimously Sept. 14 to revise local policy FM to remove fixed numeric limits on excused absences for district‑ and board‑approved extracurricular activities.
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