15-806
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15-806. Excuse from school attendance for religious purposes (L96, Ch. 284, sec. 39. Eff. until 7/1/11) The governing board of each school district shall adopt a policy governing the excuse of pupils for religious purposes. The policy may permit a pupil to be excused from school attendance for religious purposes, including participation in religious exercises or religious instruction. If the policy permits a pupil to be excused for religious purposes, the policy shall stipulate the conditions under which the excuse will be granted. These conditions shall include at least the following: 1. The person who has custody of the pupil has given written consent. 2. Any religious instruction or exercise takes place at a suitable place away from school property designated by the church or religious denomination or group. |