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Should districts require parents to take their student to the doctor for a note if they are absent for 3 or more days?

April 26, 2017absent days districts doctor note Parents require student

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Should districts require parents to take their student to the doctor for a note if they are absent for 3 or more days?

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The requirement by school districts for students to have a doctor’s note if they are out of school 3 or more days is a local policy decision. We encourage districts during this flu season to review that policy in connection with their local health officials as well local stakeholder input.