1. (a) A school district may excuse a student from school attendance to participate in a non-school district sponsored educational tour or trip, if the following conditions are met:

   1. (1) The student’s parent or guardian prior to the tour or trip submits to the school district a written request for the excusal.
   2. (2) The student’s participation on the tour or trip has been approved by the district superintendent or a designee.
   3. (3) There is an adult who is directing and supervising the student during the tour or trip who is acceptable to both the parents or guardian and the district superintendent.
2. (b) A school district may limit the number and duration of tours or trips for which excused absences may be granted to a student during the school term.

Authority

The provisions of this § 11.26 amended under section 1317(a) of The Administrative Code of 1929 (71 P. S. § 367(a)); and sections 1327, 1330, 1372, 1511 and 2603-B of the Public School Code of 1949 (24 P. S. § § 13-1327, 13-1330, 13-1372, 15-1511 and 26-2603-B).

Source

The provisions of this § 11.26 amended December 19, 1986, effective December 20, 1986, 16 Pa.B. 4874; amended October 22, 2004, effective October 23, 2004, 34 Pa.B. 5798. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (252442).