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    Update to KY law will effect unexcused school absences

    By Isaiah Calalang,

    2024-07-23

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    HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – A new update to school attendance law in Kentucky is set to effect repeated absences in the state.

    The update to Kentucky’s School Attendance Law can be seen here .

    In a message to families regarding the update, Henderson County Schools say the Director of Pupil Personnel will have to notify the county attorney’s office, by filing a petition, whenever a student reaches 15 or more unexcused absences throughout the the academic year.

    School officials say it is important to be aware of the county attorney’s potential involvement if a student reaches the 15th unexcused absence.

    Any questions or concerns regarding the update is being directed towards school administration.

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    kimberly glenn
    07-24
    I stayed in dat dam office for mine whole 6th grade year even got expelled over tardiness which wasn't his fault had doctors notes and it still didn't matter for the ones in the back lol they don give two craps it's bout them getting that money and even questioned the doctors on there notes which is stupid I got court paper's n all glade he out of there on to 7th barely made it out I went thro he'll with that school it's unnecessary the stuff they do
    Stephen Woolwine
    07-23
    All they want is the money for the kids for what they sure don’t teach them a damn thing !!!!!!!!
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