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Law (3210(1)(a), (2)(b).Students of compulsory education age (19:1)
must attend school regularly, as prescribed by the school board where the student resides or is employee, for the entire time the appropriate public schools or classes are in session.
Absences are permitted only as allowed by general rules and procedures of public schools. (3210(1)(a), (2)(b).
School Law 33rd edition
NYS COMPREHENSIVE ATTENDANCE POLICY
Section 104.1(i) of Commissioner’s
RegulationsCAP
http://www.p12.nysed.gov/sss/lawsregs/1041iAttendance20Regs.html
NYC BOE POLICYStudent Attendance Policy Attendance is required for public school
students. Minor ages 6-17 in New York City are required to attend school on a full time basis. 90% attendance is one of the requirements for promotion to the next grade.
METHODOLOGYStudents should want to come to school, and they
are more likely to become engaged when:
1)They have positive relationships with school personnel
2) Welcoming school climates exist 3) School-based supports and resources are
available 4) They feel safe because issues of bullying and
SUCCESS DEPENDS ON:Research shows that the three building blocks for
school success are :
AttendanceAttachment Achievement
Student Advocacy is a non-profit educational advocacyorganization that helps children get on track to school success.
KEY FACTORS SURROUNDING ATTENDANCESchool factors include:School safety issues (e.g., bullying) School climate issues.Flexibility in meeting the diverse learning
styles of students.Failure to successfully notify families about
each absence.Lack of consistency and uniformity to
attendance and attendance policy within schools and districts.
Continued….Student variables include:Academic problems and learning difficulties Limited social and emotional
competence/behavior problems Poor physical health/chronic medical issues Serious social or emotional issues Lack of understanding of attendance laws Substance use
IMPLEMENTATION
NYS DOE: Implementation of CAP http://www.p12.nysed.gov/sss/lawsregs/104-
1iAttendance20Regs.html
SCHOOL BOARD: Incorporate POLICYADMINISTRATIONTEACHERSCOMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS (CPS)PARENTS
STRATEGIES Attendance policies and practices that effectively deal with
chronic attendance issues:1. Education of parents regarding school attendance
requirements;2. Effective policies and practices to monitor attendance;3. Clear definition of excessive absenteeism and a two-stage
response to excessive absences;4. Schools need to investigate underlying problems and respondwith changes in school services or linkages to community
services; and5. Seek additional help is sought through Child Protective
Services or Probation.
REFERENCESGottfried, Micheal. (2010) Evaluating the Relationship
Between Attendance and Achievemant in Urban Elementary Schools and Middle Schools. American Educational Journal, 47,434-465.
Kube, & Ratigan. (1992). Does your school have a clue? Putting your attendance policy to the test. The Clearing House, 65, 348-350.
Lamdin, D. J. (1996). Evidence of student attendance as an independent variable in education production functions. The Journal of Educational Research, 89, 155-62.
Borland, M.V. & Howsen, R.M. (1998). Effect of student attendance on student performance: A comment on Lamdin. The Journal of Educational Research, 91, 195-197