Who must have a comprehensive attendance policy?
Each public school district, board of cooperative educational services (BOCES), charter school, county vocational education and extension board and nonpublic elementary, middle and secondary school must adopt a comprehensive attendance policy by June 30, 2002. • Will a sample or model comprehensive attendance policy be available? • The State Education Department will not be formulating a sample or model policy. • The NYS School Boards Association has developed a sample policy. Public school NYSSBA members may contact NYSSBA at 518-783-0200 and ask for the Policy Department. • Some BOCES are reportedly developing sample or model policies as well. • Does the draft comprehensive attendance policy have to be submitted for approval? • The comprehensive attendance policy must be approved by the LEA’s board of education, after soliciting input through at least one public hearing. • No formal state approval is required. • How might a district go about developing its comprehensive attendance po
