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FAQ on Student Attendance

Find out who is required to attend school, when a student is exempt from compulsory attendance, when a district may choose to excuse an absence, and more in this FAQ about student attendance.

This article answers frequently asked questions regarding student attendance. Learn who is required by state law to attend school, when a student is exempt from compulsory attendance under TEC section 25.086, what is an excused absence, and how frequently a student must attend a course to receive credit.