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Reporting Students with Unexcused Absences/Tardies
O.C.G.A. 20-2-701
Absences – Lawful absences (excused) as defined by State Board of Education
Rule 160-5-1-.10 Student Attendance:
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Personal illness
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Death in immediate family
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Religious holiday
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Instances in which attendance could be hazardous as determine by the
Fayette County School System
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Service as page in legislature
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Court order
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Absence to vote in an election
Consequences for
Unexcused Absences/Tardies
Any
parent, guardian, or other person who has control of any child who on the
tenth unexcused day of absence or the tenth unexcused tardy per semester,
and after the child’s school system notifies the parent, guardian, or other
person who has control of any child, upon each day’s absence/tardy from
school shall be guilty of a misdemeanor or court action may be pursued for
formal intervention.
Penalties: Subject to:
1)
Fine – not less than $25 and not greater than $100.00
2)
Imprisonment – not to exceed 30 days
3)
Community Service, Or any combination of such penalties, at the discretion
of the court. |
