- Preschool Programs
Attendance Policy for CSPP
ATTENDANCE PROCEDURES CSPP
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ATTENDANCE PROCEDURES CSPP
As part of the state requirements, enrolling in the CSPP requires a 5-day enrollment and having limited absences. The following guidelines have been set forth by the state to ensure consistent participation in the CSPP program.
Excused Absences are defined as:
- Illness or quarantine of child, parent, or sibling (*Illness lasting more than ten (10) consecutive days must be verified by a medical doctor).
- Medical appointment of child or other family member
- Family emergency (may include car accident, lack of transportation, death of family member, catastrophe)
- Severe weather conditions that prohibit travel to and from school
- Official or legal agency appointments (immigration, court appearance, etc.)
- Court-ordered visitation
- Religious/cultural celebrations
Absences that are in the Best Interest of the Child (Limited to 10 days per fiscal year)
- Non-court ordered visitation with non-custodial parent.
- Special Day with parent
- Vacation
- Work/School Holiday for parent scheduled on a day, which differs from the center's observance.
Unexcused Absences (Limited to 10 per fiscal year)
- Illnesses lasting more than ten (10) consecutive days, which have not been verified by a medical doctor
- Preschool child did not want to go to school
- Parent/child overslept
- Any absence for which a specific reason is not given
More then ten (10) days of unexcused absences in a fiscal year will subject the family to possible termination of services.