Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Lawrence County School System officials announced the new attendance policy during a June 26 board meeting, where Director of ...

An overly strict new attendance policy for a Tennessee school district says a doctor’s note no longer excuses a student’s absence — and threatens to send kids to juvenile court after just eight missed ...

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As all parents know, the start of a new school year stirs up anxiety. How could it not? Going back to school is like starting a new job without having met your boss or even knowing what your boss will ...

Question: An employee has missed work several times to attend doctor’s appointments and has discussed certain health issues. At what point can we require a doctor’s note to continue to work? Answer: ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A local school district said doctor’s notes will no longer excuse your child’s absence. The Lawrence County School System said the policy is aimed at improving the district’s ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Students who miss eight or more days under the new policy can be referred to juvenile court, regardless of whether they were out ...