• Students at least 6 years of age, and who have not yet reached their 19th birthday are subject to  

    compulsory attendance while they are enrolled. This also applies to students who voluntarily enroll  

    in Pre Kinder and Kinder 

     

    • A person who voluntarily enrolls in school after their 19th birthday may be withdrawn if the person  

    has more than five unexcused absences in a semester. Students who are removed from school under  

    this provision will be considered a dropout for accountability purposes. 

     

    • Excused Absences- A person required to attend school may be excused for a temporary absence  

    resulting from any cause acceptable to the principal of the school in which the person is enrolled.  

    Excused absences are not counted when determining the number of absences that trigger a referral  

    for failure to comply with the compulsory attendance requirement. Excused absences are counted in  

    determining whether a student is in compliance with the “90 percent rule” for awarding class  

    credit. 

     

    • The “90% Rule” should not count against students who enroll late in the year, such as transfer or  

    migrant students and have not attended a class before enrollment. However, these students should  

    demonstrate academic achievement and proficiency of the subject matter.