JH - Student Absences and Excuses 2010 Revision
Note: This policy was reviewed and revised in October 2020. We provide this revision for historic purposes only. This policy was archived/expired.
If a student must be absent, the parent/legal guardian shall follow the school’s notification process for absences. Albuquerque Public Schools shall consider a student in need of intervention at five (5) unexcused absences and a habitual truant at ten (10) unexcused absences in one school year.
Administrative Position:
- Assistant Superintendent of School and Community Support
Department Director:
- Director of Health and Wellness/Attendance Coordinator
References
Legal Cross Ref.:
- §22-12-1 et seq. NMSA 1978
Board Policy Cross Ref.:
Procedural Directive Cross Ref.:
- Attendance
- APS Student Behavior Handbook
NSBA/NEPN Classification: JH
Approved: June 14, 1989
Revised: January 17, 1990
Revised: February 20, 1996
Revised: April 2001
Reviewed: February 9, 2010
Revised: February 17, 2010
Reviewed: September 13, 2010
Reviewed: October 11, 2010
Revised: November 3, 2010