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Department
of Human Services Families
First Online Policy Manual Sanction Failure of a
Minor Parent to Attend School |
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34.5.2 |
GOOD CAUSE |
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Good Cause for failure to attend school or
an alternate educational or training activity will be granted when: ·
The minor
parent has a verified physical or mental medical reason that prevents
attendance in an educational or training activity. ·
The minor
parent’s child has a verified illness that requires the presence of the minor
parent to care for the child. ·
The
supportive services, such as child care, are not available and the Department
cannot make them available. ·
The child of
a minor single parent is less than 1 year of age. ·
The minor
parent is participating in a drug or alcohol counseling program that
prohibits his/her participation in school or other educational activities. ·
The minor
parent has a documented emergency or catastrophe that is sufficient to
interrupt school attendance or educational/training activity. Work with the caretaker and/or the minor
parent to ensure that the minor re-enters school or the educational/training
activity as soon as possible |
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