Daughter is supposed to travel for family event but we were just informed that she will not be offered virtual learning but must follow school policy of quarantining for 10 days due to being unvaccinated. They will be considered unexcused absences. I know there have been legal posts, any help will be appreciated
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Ask them for proof that COVID 19 is real. I asked the local governor's office, AG, and police department and nobody seems to have proof. I was told by the AG that I would have to sue.
OP, don't do this, this is not the venue for that. What I would look into is how a policy can mandate an absence and then consider it as unexcused absence. I think there is a disconnect here. Unexcused absence is when a student just disappears on their own accord without agreement between parties. Remember universities come up with the craziest shit thinking everyone will just comply. Don't.
No offense, but this doesn't work. They will just ignore her request and think she's crazy.
Just homeschool. Sounds like they're going to jerk people around this whole school year anyway. Less to deal with when you don't have to play Simon Says with a Byzantine labyrinth of ever changing policy.
THIS! I can't say it enough. Look, even if you think you can't, trust me it's so much better for your kids if you just do it. The school system honestly believes they are the rightful owners of your kids, and if an issue arises law enforcement will side with the school before they side with the parent. Run the hell away now, as fast as you can.
She’s a senior... otherwise, it would be very different
Yes. You need to look at the school district’s absence, leave, and distance learning policies, and use them against the school if needed. I would even go above the school, to meet with their assistant or head superintendent to get the absences or distance learning cleared.
This is what I would do.
“If a (district) is required to exclude a student, group of students, a class, while the school itself remains open for in person instruction, the district should be prepared to offer virtual or remote instruction...” Their argument is that she is “choosing” to travel. It means isolating her from our family, no college visits, etc.
Find where it directly states that in their policy. I would also look at travel, sick, absences, leave period, heck you can even lie and say she tested positive for Covid. Have someone take a test. Rub it on a dirty toilet. I bet you can create a false positive some way. Because if she is positive they’d have to excuse it anyway haha!
I found that tar and feathering works pretty good.