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Board adopts revised student absence policy
What happened
After a first reading in June, the board adopted changes to policy 09.123 governing student absences and excuses.
Why it matters to families
Attendance and excuse rules determine when absences are accepted and how missed school is handled.
The evidence
The June 16 and July 21 approved minutes record the first and second readings.
The source
July 21, 2026 board minutesSee the full record for Gallatin County Schools.
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