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Tennessee district bans doctor’s notes to exempt kids from school

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Lawrence County Board of Education says ‘absences are not excused’ in most circumstances, even illness

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Doctor’s note won’t save sick kids from court under new Tennessee school policy

A county in Tennessee now says a doctor’s note won’t excuse absences -- and students who miss eight days can be sent to juvenile court. Even kids sent home by the nurse are "tardy." Parents are outraged. Experts warn it could worsen absenteeism.

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Tennessee district bans doctor’s notes to exempt kids from school

Lawrence County Board of Education says ‘absences are not excused’ in most circumstances, even illness

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