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School Responses for unexcused absences: For up to four (4) cumulative unexcused absences from school, the school district shall: a. Make a reasonable attempt to notify the parent or guardian of each unexcused absence prior to the next school day. b. Determine the reason (investigate) for the unexcused absence by consulting with the parent/guardian c. Develop an Action Plan, after the 3rd unexcused cumulative absence, with the assistance of the parent/guardian to help ensure regular attendance and to address any patterns of unexcused absences. d. Proceed in accordance with New Jersey Law regarding missing, abused, or neglected children. e. Cooperate with law enforcement and other authorities and agencies as appropriate.

For between five (5) and nine (9) cumulative unexcused absences, the school district shall: a. Make a reasonable attempt to notify the parent or guardian of each unexcused absence prior to the next school day. A certified letter will be sent home after the 5th unexcused cumulative absence. b. Conduct a follow-up investigation with the student's parents/guardians to determine the reason for each unexcused absence. c. Evaluate the appropriateness of the Action Plan. d. Revise the Action Plan if needed and identify any patterns of unexcused absences. According to student needs, establish student outcomes and interventions for reaching the outcomes, supporting his/her return to school, and maintaining regular attendance. These interventions may include but are not limited to: 1. Referring to I&RS 2. Conduct testing, evaluations, and assessments of the student's academic, health, and/or behavioral needs. 3. Consider an alternate placement. 4. Refer to a community based social and/or health provider agency or other community resource. 5. Refer to the court program designated by the New Jersey Administrative Office of the Courts. 6. Proceed in accordance with New Jersey Law regarding missing, abused, or neglected children.

e. Cooperate with law enforcement and other authorities and agencies, as appropriate.

For cumulative unexcused absences of ten (10) or more the student, between the ages of six (6) and sixteen (16) is truant, and the school district shall: a. Make a mandatory referral to the court program required by the New Jersey Administrative Office of the Courts. A certified letter will be sent home after the 10th unexcused cumulative absence informing the parents/guardians of the school's actions. b. Make a reasonable attempt to personally notify the parents/guardians of the referral and certified letter. c. Continue to consult with the parents/guardians and the involved agencies to support the student's return to school and regular attendance. d. Consult with law enforcement and other authorities and agencies, as appropriate. e. Proceed in accordance New Jersey laws, codes and statutes, including Compelling Attendance at School.

All receiving schools shall act in accordance with the above for each student with up to four (4) cumulative unexcused absences. For each student attending a receiving school with five (5) or more cumulative unexcused absences, the absences will be reported to the sending school district. The sending school district in accordance with the district Board of Education shall proceed in accordance with this policy and procedures and stated above.

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Usually 3, and then after that they have to make them up during the summer.

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20 in middle school and 7 or 8 in high school

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Q: How many unexcused absent days are allowed in middle school in New Jersey?
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