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School committee discusses new language to require unenrollment after extended absences beyond 10 days
Summary
Committee reviewed proposed additions to policy on absences and dropout prevention to address extended out‑of‑state or international travel; draft would require caregivers to unenroll students who will be absent more than 10 consecutive school days unless alternatives (homeschool, local enrollment) are arranged.
School administrators and committee members debated revised language for the district’s policy on absences and dropout prevention during the May 15 meeting, focusing on how to handle extended travel that keeps students out of class for more than 10 consecutive school days.
Susan (district staff) explained that the change responds to increasing numbers of students who travel during the academic year to visit family or attend programs in other countries. "As our diversity changes, travel is happening more frequently during the school year…
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