15-806

15-806. Excuse from school attendance for
religious purposes

(L96, Ch. 284, sec. 39. Eff. until 7/1/11)

The governing board of each school district shall adopt a policy governing the
excuse of pupils for religious purposes. The policy may permit a pupil to be excused
from school attendance for religious purposes, including participation in religious
exercises or religious instruction. If the policy permits a pupil to be excused for
religious purposes, the policy shall stipulate the conditions under which the excuse will
be granted. These conditions shall include at least the following:

1. The person who has custody of the pupil has given written consent.

2. Any religious instruction or exercise takes place at a suitable place away from
school property designated by the church or religious denomination or group.