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Attendance Policy for CSPP

ATTENDANCE PROCEDURES CSPP

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.