OFFICIAL NOTICE TO PARENTS/GUARDIANS REGARDING COMPLIANCE WITH
THE TEXAS COMPULSORY ATTENDANCE LAW
The academic success of every student enrolled in Beaumont ISD is important. Daily school attendance and arrival on time are critical to this success. By attending school each day, students receive the benefit of teacher-led instruction, peer discussion, building each day’s learning on the previous day’s instruction, participating in a variety of school activities and the opportunity to grow as individuals.
WHO MUST ATTEND SCHOOL
The state of Texas requires that a child who is at least six (6) year of age, or who is younger than six years of age and has previously been enrolled in first grade, and who has not yet reached the child’s 19th birthday shall attend school, as well as any applicable accelerated instruction program, extended year program, or district-required tutorial session, unless the student is otherwise excused from attendance or legally exempt. Once enrolled in prekindergarten or kindergarten, even if under the age of six, the student is required to attend and is subject to all compulsory attendance laws. A student who attends or enrolls after his or her 19th birthday is also required to attend each school day for the entire period instruction is offered until the end of the of the school year. If a student 19 or older has more than five verified unexcused absences in a semester, BISD may enact proceedings to revoke the student’s enrollment for the remainder of the school year as permitted by state law. If enrollment is revoked, the student’s presence on school property is thereafter unauthorized and may be considered trespassing.
PARENT/GUARDIAN RESPONSIBILITY RE: SCHOOL ATTENDANCE
We are sure you are aware of how important it is that your child receive a quality education. However you may be unaware that under the laws of the State of Texas it is your duty as the parent/guardian or person with lawful control to monitor your child’s attendance and make sure he/she attends school each and every day, for the full instructional day, which may include before/after school instruction as well required summer instructional programs. Parents are required to make sure the student arrives to school on time, attends each class period and avoid as much as possible early releases/pick-ups from school unless there is an extreme emergency.
If your child is absent, late to school or must be picked up early from school because of extreme emergency, a written parent or doctor's note will be required when the child returns to school. The note must be received within five (5) school days upon the student's return for consideration of the absence(s) to be excused. If the documentation is not received in a timely manner, the absence will be considered UNEXCUSED and it will count towards violation of compulsory school attendance. It is recommended parents/guardians keep a copy of all documentation submitted to the school.
