Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 28 - EDUCATION
Part CXV - Bulletin 741-Louisiana Handbook for School Administrators
Chapter 11 - Student Services
Section CXV-1105 - Absences and Attendance

A. The days absent for elementary and secondary school students shall include excused absences, unexcused absences, and suspension/expulsion.

B. Excused Absences-absences which are not considered for purposes of truancy, including absences incurred due to extenuating circumstances in accordance with §1103 of this Chapter

C. Unexcused Absence-any absence not meeting the requirements set forth in the excused absence definition, including but not limited to absences due to any job (including agriculture and domestic services, even in their own homes or for their own parents or tutors) unless it is part of an approved instructional program.

D. Suspension/Expulsion-absence in which a student is not in attendance in the regular instructional setting due to disciplinary actions imposed by the school. The absence is not considered for purposes of truancy unless the student was assigned to an alternative site and is not in attendance at the assigned alternative site.

E. A student who is absent, including a suspended student, shall be allowed to submit missed assignments and tests and shall be eligible to receive the same academic credit and grades originally available when work is completed satisfactorily and in a timely manner.

F. Daily attendance shall be taken in accordance with R.S. 17:232. Beginning with the 2024-2025 school year, student attendance shall be submitted daily to the LDOE, including the number of students in attendance, the number of students absent, and the truancy status of each student.