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Student Attendance in Government Schools - NSW Department of 2025

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The document outlines the procedures and policies regarding student attendance in NSW Government schools, emphasizing the importance of regular attendance for student success. It details the responsibilities of parents, school principals, and staff in promoting and monitoring attendance, as well as the processes for handling absences, including explanations for absences, unsatisfactory attendance patterns, and special circumstances. The document also covers record-keeping requirements, exemptions from attendance, and actions to support students with attendance issues.

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What are the rules for school attendance in NSW?

Parents of children from Kindergarten to Year 12 must ensure their children attend school every day. On occasion, your child may need to be absent from school. Justified reasons for student absences may include: being sick or having an infectious disease.

Is school attendance a federal law?

In the United States, the federal government has only limited control over education. Most decisions on education happen at the state level, with each state having its own system of educational leadership. As such, the amount of time a child spends in school is dependent on where they live.

What happens if your child misses too much school in NSW?

If your childs attendance at school remains unsatisfactory the Department may apply to the Childrens Court for a Compulsory Schooling Order. The Childrens Court magistrate may order a Compulsory Schooling Conference to be convened.

How many absences are allowed in Minnesota?

A student between the ages of 12 and 17 is considered truant if he or she is absent without legal excuse for three or more full or partial school days. Children ages 16 and 17 cannot independently drop out of school but can lawfully withdraw from school with their parents permission.

What are the laws around school attendance?

In New South Wales, school attendance is compulsory for children between the ages of six and 17, or until the completion of Year 10 (whichever occurs first).

How many days of school is bad to miss?

Chronic absenteeism means missing too much schoolfor any reasonexcused or unexcused. Experts and a growing number of states define chronic absenteeism as missing 10% (or around 18 days) during a school year.

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