ACCEPTABLE REASONS FOR EXCUSED PUPIL ABSENCES Not withstanding Ed Code Sections: 48200, a pupil shall be excused from school when the absence is:
1. Due to his or her illness (school may require doctor’s note verifying absence after ten days).
2. Due to quarantine under the direction of a health officer.
3. For the purposes of having medical, dental, optometrical, or chiropractic services rendered (requires doctor’s note).
4. For the purpose of attending the funeral services of family member of his or her immediate family, so long as the absence is not more than one day if the service is conducted in California and not more than 3 days if the service is conducted outside of California.
5. For the purpose of jury duty in the manner provided for by law.
6. Due to the illness or medical appointment during school hours of a child of whom the pupil is the custodial parent.
7. For justifiable personal reasons, including, but not limited to, an appearance in court, attendance at a funeral service, observance of a holiday or ceremony of his/her religion, attendance at religious retreats, attendance at his/her own naturalization ceremony, attendance at an employment conference, or attendance at an educational conference on the legislative or judicial process offered by a nonprofit organization when the pupil's absence is requested in writing by the parent or guardian and approved by the principal or a designated representative pursuant to uniform standards established by the governing board.
8. For the purpose of serving as a member of a precinct board for an election pursuant to Section 12302 of the Elections Code. (b) A pupil absent from school under this section shall be allowed to complete all assignments and tests missed during the absence that can be reasonably provided and, upon satisfactory completion within a reasonable period of time, shall be given full credit. (c) For purposes of this section, attendance at religious retreats shall not exceed four hours per semester.
9. Exclusion for medical reasons (not to exceed five (5) school days).
10. Personal court appearance (requires verification).