Valid Cause definition
Valid Cause for absence shall mean:
Valid Cause for absence means ILLNESS, OBSERVANCE OF A RELIGIOUS HOLIDAY, DEATH IN THE IMMEDIATE FAMILY as defined in Section 24-6 of The School Code (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1989, ch. 122, par. 24-6) but also including aunts and uncles of the affected student, FAMILY EMERGENCY, AND SHALL INCLUDE SUCH OTHER SITUATIONS BEYOND THE CONTROL OF THE STUDENT AS DETERMINED BY THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, OR SUCH OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES WHICH CAUSE REASONABLE CONCERN TO THE PARENT FOR THE SAFETY OR HEALTH OF THE STUDENT (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1989, ch. 122, par. 26-2a), as attested by a letter signed by such parent and approved or disapproved by the Board of Education.
Valid Cause for absence means illness, observance of a religious holiday, death in the immediate family, court related actions, and family emergency (as deemed valid by the school administrator). Valid cause absences shall be considered excused and work missed, is allowed to be made up for credit.