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Arizona Revised Statutes Title 15. Education § 15-806. Excuse from school attendance

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

A. The governing board of each school district and the governing body of each charter school 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.

B. The governing board of each school district and the governing body of each charter school shall adopt a policy governing the excuse of pupils from school attendance. The policy shall require the school district to apply to the department of education for authorization of school closure for the following reasons:

1. Widespread illness for any period of three consecutive days or more.

2. Adverse weather conditions for any period of three consecutive days or more.

3. Concerted refusal by students to attend classes for any period of three consecutive days or more.

4. Threats of violence against school property, school personnel or pupils for any period of one day or more.

5. Situations affecting the safety of persons or property resulting from fire, flooding or floodwater, an earthquake, a hazardous material event or another cause if approved by the department of education.

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