Attendance Requirement

What the law says:

Compulsory Attendance

Student attendance is compulsory in Texas.  All students enrolled in public schools are required to attend schools.  This applies to pre-kindergarten and kindergarten.

Link to policy: https://pol.tasb.org/PolicyOnline/PolicyDetails?key=1101&code=FEA#legalTabContent

 

90 Percent Rule

In order for a student to receive credit or a final grade for a class, the student must attend class 90% of the days the student is enrolled.  All absences, excused and unexcused, count against the 90 percent.

Link to policy: https://pol.tasb.org/PolicyOnline/PolicyDetails?key=1101&code=FEC#legalTabContent

 

What type of absences may be excused?
 

• Child’s illness or injury
• Family emergency with administrator approval
• Death of a family member
• Doctor or dental appointments they cannot be scheduled outside of school hours
• Religious holy days
• Court appearances
• College visits (Juniors and Seniors only – 2 visits per year)
• Department of Motor Vehicle appointments (1 to obtain Learner’s Permit and 1 to obtain Driver’s License)
• Department of Family Protective Services appointments

Wendy Teer
Coordinator – Attendance and Credit Recovery | Strategic Initiatives and Planning
817-814-1852