1. (1) An LEA governing board:

   1. (a) shall create and review an LEA attendance policy that:

      1. (i) outlines attendance expectations with language and definitions consistent with Title 53G, Chapter 6, Part 2, Compulsory Education;
      2. (ii) provides for school level procedure making; and

      3. (iii) provides an appeals process to contest:

         1. (A) a notice of truancy;
         2. (B) a notice of compulsory education; or
         3. (C) any disciplinary actions taken against a student pursuant to an LEA's attendance policy;

   2. (b) shall publicize the LEA's attendance policy and appeals process through:

      1. (i) LEA and school websites;
      2. (ii) handbooks;
      3. (iii) letters to parents; and
      4. (iv) other reasonable means of communication;
   3. (c) shall support institutional efforts to promote regular attendance and address chronic absenteeism and truancy issues for school-age children enrolled in the LEA, in accordance with Subsection 53G-6-206(3) and Section 53G-9-804; and
   4. (d) may enlist the assistance of community agencies and organizations for early intervention and habitual truancy services, in accordance with Section 53G-8-211.

2. (2) An LEA shall annually report the following data separately to the Superintendent:

   1. (a) absences with a valid excuse; and
   2. (b) absences without a valid excuse.

KEY: compulsory education, truancy, absenteeism, chronic absenteeism

Date of Last Change: March 10, 2025

Notice of Continuation: May 13, 2026

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: Art X Sec 3; 53E-3-401(4); 53G-6-206; 53G-9-804