(a) LEAs shall excuse the temporary absence of a student upon a showing of satisfactory evidence of one of the following bases:
- (1) Illness or injury prevents the student from being physically able to attend school.
- (2) The local health officer or the State Board of Health orders the isolation of the student.
- (3) The student is absent due to the death of a member of the immediate family.
- (4) The student has a medical or dental appointment.
- (5) The student is a party to or is under subpoena as a witness in the proceedings of a court or administrative tribunal.
- (6) The student is absent due to a religious observance in accordance with local school board policy.
- (7) The student obtains prior approval to take advantage of a valid educational opportunity, such as travel.
- (b) LEAs may excuse temporary or occasional absences for other reasons in accordance with local board policies, provided that the student has been in attendance for at least one-half of the school day.
History Note: Authority G.S. 115C‑379;
Eff. July 1, 1986;
Amended Eff. June 1, 1996.