(a) If the absence is claimed by the contractor as an excused absence as defined in Education Code section 8205, the attendance accounting records shall contain verification that includes:
(1) The name of the child;
(2) The date(s) of absence;
(3) The specific reason for the absence; and
(4) The signature of the parent or the contractor's authorized representative if verification is made by telephone.
(b) If an excused absence is based on time spent with a parent or other relative as required by a court of law, the family data file shall contain a copy of the Court Order.
(c) Contractors shall adopt reasonable policies delineating circumstances that would constitute an excused absence for “family emergency” and “in the best interest of the child.”
(d) Contractors shall not disenroll any family due to excessive absences, except in circumstances described in section 17819.5.
(e) Contractors shall inform parents of these policies.
(f) Excused absences “in the best interest of the child” shall be limited to 10 days during the contract period.
(g) Excused absences “in the best interest of the child” for children who are recipients of protective services or at risk of abuse or neglect, are not limited during the contract period.
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Note: Authority cited: Sections 8207 and 8231, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8205, 8207 and 8231, Education Code.
1. New section filed 7-1-2022; operative 7-1-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 26).
This database is current through 5/10/24 Register 2024, No. 19.
Cal. Admin. Code tit. 5, § 17819, 5 CA ADC § 17819
