§ 6-27-113 - Absence due to military deployment.

6-27-113. Absence due to military deployment.

A student shall be granted additional excused absences at the discretion of the local educational agency superintendent to visit with his or her parent or legal guardian if the parent or legal guardian is a member of the uniformed services and has:

(1) Been called to active duty or is on leave from active duty; or

(2) Returned from deployment to a combat zone or combat support posting.