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EPSOM SCHOOL DISTRICT

Student Absences and Excuses

Regular and punctual patterns of attendance will be required of each student enrolled in the District. The Building Principal is responsible for developing a Student Handbook which will include rules regarding student absences, excuses and truancy. These rules will apply to all students.

Legal Reference:

RSA 193:1, Duty of Parent; Compulsory Attendance by Pupil

RSA 193:2, Duty of Custodian

RSA 193:7, Penalty

RSA 193:16, Bylaws as to Non-attendance

NH Code of Administrative Rules, Section Ed. 306.10 (a)(1), Absenteeism and attendance.

APPROVED: September, 2005