R277-607-4. Compulsory Education Procedures

  (1) An LEA shall develop compulsory education procedures as part of the LEA's truancy policy described in Section R277-607-3.

  (2) The compulsory education procedures shall:

  (a) provide a process for notice to parents about the truancy policy;

  (b) require notice to parents regarding the progress of a student's discipline and consequences for violation of the truancy policy;

  (c) provide an appeals process to contest:

  (i) a notice of truancy; or

  (ii) any disciplinary actions against a student pursuant to the truancy policy or;

  (d) establish definitions not provided in law or this rule necessary to implement the truancy policy and compulsory education procedures;

  (e) include definitions of "approved school activity" under Subsection 53G-6-201(9)(c) and "any other excuse" under Subsection 53G-6-201(9)(e);

  (f) include criteria and procedures for preapproval of extended absences consistent with Section 53G-6-205; and

  (g) establish programs and meaningful incentives which promote regular, punctual student attendance.

  (3) An LEA shall publish the appeals process described in Subsection R277-607-4(2)(c) for use by a student or the student's parents.