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titleSchools may elect either of the two options below for students who leave for shortened periods of time, whether for1vacation for vacation or family emergencies (in or out of the country), or for cultural/religious reasons: This is up to the local school district to determine. Click to see more detail.

Option 1: Unexcused absence: A school may report an attendance event record of “Unexcused Absence.” Local school district policy should be reviewed to determine if the student becomes truant or should be expelled for lack of attendance. 

Option 2: Excused absence: If the parent or guardian indicates the trip is for educational purposes (e.g., a trip for an educational or cultural experience), the parent indicates the length of time the student will be away and when the student will return, and the principal agrees in writing the purpose of the trip is educational, the school can elect to excuse the absence under IC 20-33-2-17.5. A school should report an attendance event record of “Excused Absence”. 

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