15-801. Holidays When July 4, Veterans’ Day, December 25 or Thanksgiving Day occurs within the school week, the schools shall be closed and the compensation of the teachers shall not be diminished on that account. School district governing boards may declare a recess during the Christmas holiday season of not to exceed two school weeks, […]
15-802. School instruction; exceptions; violations; classification; definitions A. Every child between the ages of six and sixteen years shall attend a school and shall be provided instruction in at least the subjects of reading, grammar, mathematics, social studies and science. The person who has custody of the child shall choose a public, private or charter […]
15-802.01. Homeschooled children; eligibility to participate in interscholastic activities A. Notwithstanding any other law, a child who resides within the attendance area of a public school and who is homeschooled shall be allowed to try out for interscholastic activities on behalf of the public school in the same manner as a pupil who is enrolled […]
15-803. School attendance; exemptions; definitions A. It is unlawful for any child who is between six and sixteen years of age to fail to attend school during the hours school is in session, unless either: 1. The child is excused pursuant to section 15-802, subsection D or section 15-901, subsection A, paragraph 5, subdivision (c). […]
15-804. Attendance officer; appointment; salary A. The governing board of a school district may appoint an attendance officer for the school district. The salary of the attendance officer shall be fixed by the governing board and paid from the funds of the school district. B. If in the opinion of the governing boards of two […]
15-805. Attendance officer; powers and duties A. The attendance officer may enforce the law relating to: 1. School attendance of children between the ages of six and sixteen years. 2. The provisions of section 15-802, subsection E, and section 15-803. 3. Employment of children between the ages of six and sixteen years. B. The attendance […]
15-806. Excuse from school attendance A. The governing board of each school district and the governing body of each charter school 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 […]
15-807. Absence from school; notification of parent or person having custody of pupil; immunity; excused absence A. If a pupil in a kindergarten program or in any of grades one through eight is absent from school without excuse as provided in this article or without notice to the school in which the pupil is enrolled […]
15-808. Arizona online instruction; reports; definitions A. Arizona online instruction shall be instituted to meet the needs of pupils in the information age. The state board of education shall select district public schools and state-approved charter authorizers shall sponsor charter schools to be online course providers or online schools. The state board of education and […]
