NJ State Policy Regarding Attendance

Children attending the School should be able to participate in all activities on the daily schedule, including outside play. If a child has a medical condition that prevents him/her from participating in any part of the program, please consult the child's teacher.

NJ STATE POLICY REGARDING ATTENDANCE

Please be aware of the following: • Parents of students between the ages of six and 16 who accumulate 10 unexcused absences will be notified that their child is truant, pursuant to N.J.S.A.18A:38-27 and New Jersey Administrative Code 6A:167.6. As mandated in 6A:16-7.6, for unexcused absences of 10 or more, the School shall:

(1) Make a determination regarding the need for a court referral for the truancy; (2) Continue to consult with the parent and the involved agencies to support the student’s return to school and regular attendance; (3) Cooperate with law enforcement and other authorities and agencies, as appropriate; and

(4) Proceed in accordance with N.J.S.A. 18A:38-28 through 31, Article 3B, Compelling Attendance at

School, and other applicable State and Federal statutes, as required.

A court referral may be made when unexcused absences are determined by school officials to be violations of the compulsory education law, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:38-25 and the school’s policies, the parent may be referred to municipal court and a written report of the actions the school has taken regarding the student’s attendance shall be forwarded to the municipal court.

When there is evidence of a juvenile-family crisis, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2A:4A-22.g, the student may be referred to court and a written report of the actions the school has taken regarding the student’s attendance shall be forwarded to the juvenile-family crisis intervention unit.

In accordance with statute, the School Director shall require, from the parent/guardian of each student of compulsory school age or from an eligible student who has been absent from school or from class for any reason, a statement of the cause

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