DISTRICT ADMINISTRATIVE RULE JB-R Student Attendance

In compliance with the requirement set forth in O.C.G.A. § 20-2-690.1, the parents/guardians, or other persons having charge of any child(ren) between their sixth and sixteenth birthdays are required by law to enroll and send such child(ren) to a public or private school or utilize a home study program. The State Board of Education’s Student Attendance Rule defines “Truant ” as any child subject to compulsory attendance who, during the school calendar year, has more than five days of unexcused absences. The District will comply with all applicable State authority, including law and State Board Rules, regarding student attendance. RULE: The Cobb County School District (District) requires that principals, teachers, and other designated personnel make and keep proper attendance records and administer disciplinary measures necessary to maintain regular student attendance. • The District requires that principals, teachers and other designated personnel make and keep proper attendance records. It is important that local schools keep accurate data to reflect each student’s excused and unexcused absences. A copy of this documentation should remain on file in the school throughout the school year