(1) Students shall not be considered absent if:
(a) The student has been suspended, expelled, or emergency removed pursuant to chapter 392-400 WAC;
(b) Are receiving educational services as required by RCW 28A.600.015 and chapter 392-400 WAC; and
(c) The student is enrolled in qualifying "course of study" activities as defined in WAC 392-121-107.
(2) A school or district shall not convert or combine tardies into absences that contribute to a truancy petition.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.300.046, 28A.600.010, 28A.600.015, and 28A.600.020. WSR 25-13-037, s 392-401-040, filed 6/10/25, effective 7/11/25. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.300.046 and 2021 c 119 § 3. WSR 21-17-088, § 392-401-040, filed 8/13/21, effective 9/13/21.]