Can I Take My Child Out of School for a Holiday? Can you take your child out of school for a holiday in the UK? Learn the rules, fines, and what counts as exceptional circumstances before making a decision.

Thinking about taking your child out of school for a holiday? This guide explains the UK rules, possible fines, and what schools may treat as exceptional circumstances before you decide.

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Beyond the bag rule: How a Victorian school is testing a hardline phone ban An independent Victorian school's hardline mobile device ban shows stronger results than partial restrictions, raising questions about policy design and enforcement.

Beyond the bag rule: How a Victorian school is testing a hardline phone ban

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NSW schools now welcome Palestinian scarves after student ban backlash NSW Education Department explicitly permits keffiyeh as cultural dress after student was banned from formal for wearing the Palestinian scarf.

NSW schools now welcome Palestinian scarves after student ban backlash

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Sen. Pekarski’s bell-to-bell phone ban advances from House education committee after public testimony The House Committee on Education voted 18–1 to report Senate Bill 108 with substitute, a measure by Sen. Pekarski to prohibit student phone use during the school day; proponents cited reduced bullying and improved focus, while members raised enforcement and local-control concerns.

Virginia's House Committee has overwhelmingly backed a "bell-to-bell" ban on student phone use during school hours, citing improved focus and reduced bullying as key benefits.

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Clear Creek ISD board declines to adopt Senate Bill 11 policy, cites legal concerns Trustees voted unanimously to decline adopting a policy required by Senate Bill 11, with a board member warning the bill would require parental consent that could amount to waiving constitutional challenges.

The Clear Creek ISD Board voted unanimously to reject a controversial prayer policy, raising serious legal concerns about parental rights and constitutional challenges.

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Rockport Fulton ISD declines to adopt policy mandating daily prayer period required by Senate Bill 11 Superintendent recommended the board not adopt a resolution to implement Senate Bill 11’s mandatory daily prayer period; trustees accepted the recommendation unanimously, citing existing practices that protect voluntary religious expression.

Rockport Fulton ISD stands firm in preserving voluntary prayer rights, rejecting a mandatory daily prayer policy that could disrupt existing practices.

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Committee amends and advances HB 2486 on kindergarten toileting assistance after debate on staffing, background checks and accommodations The Committee on Education adopted a balloon amendment to House Bill 2486 that removes a kindergarten exclusion tied to toilet training and adds provisions requiring schools to create policies for kindergarten students who are not toilet trained, including designated staff assistance, background-check requirements and IEP exceptions; the bill was recommended favorably out of committee.

The Kansas Committee on Education just took a major step forward by amending House Bill 2486, ensuring that kindergarten students who aren't toilet trained receive the necessary support and protection from staff.

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OPS board approves legislative positions and authorizes testimony on several state bills The Omaha Public Schools board on Feb. 19 approved its legislative committee's updated positions on bills in the Nebraska Legislature, including support and opposition letters and planned testimony; the board voted to approve the committee report by an 8-0 tally.

The Omaha Public Schools Board is taking a stand on key legislative bills that could reshape the future of education funding and staffing in Nebraska.

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A new study finds kids are spending more than an hour a day on their phones at school despite new policies aimed at cutting screen time.

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San Angelo ISD board approves interlocal agreement with Christoval ISD under Senate Bill 204 after debate on ADA and parental choice After discussion about loss of Average Daily Attendance funding and parental choice, the board approved an interlocal agreement with Christoval ISD implementing Senate Bill 204 transfer parameters; the motion passed 5-1.

The San Angelo ISD Board's heated debate over parental choice and funding led to a pivotal 5-1 vote on a new student transfer agreement with Christoval ISD under Senate Bill 204.

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Board reopens debate on DGB access policy after teachers and unions weigh in Trustees and administration discussed proposed revisions to DGB (employee-organization access) policy, focusing on principal discretion, equal‑access risks, legal ambiguity of 'unreasonably withheld,' and employee lunch/ wage‑hour issues. Staff recommended TASB/legal review and planned administrative regulations; public commenters urged caution citing safety and privacy.

The Northside ISD board is reexamining its employee-access policy amidst public outcry over safety and privacy concerns from teachers and unions.

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Votes at a glance: wrestling coach approved; committee votes to take Morse Pond School offline; petition for outside audit postponed At its Oct. 27 meeting the Falmouth School Committee approved a memorandum of agreement establishing a head wrestling coach, voted to take Morse Pond School offline, and recommended indefinite postponement of a petitioned warrant article seeking a third-party audit of the school department. Several policy revisions were also considered and one — JI

Falmouth School Committee makes big moves: a new wrestling coach is on board, Morse Pond School is closing its doors, and an outside audit request gets postponed!

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The broader tech debate: Should schools ban all devices, including cell phones, to restore focus? Or embrace a balanced approach? Digital testing, AI grading, and their impact on teachers' workloads also fuel the discussion. #SchoolPolicy 6/6

4/11 Context: All 50 states currently have at least some vaccination requirements for children entering school, though all allow medical exemptions and most allow religious or personal exemptions.

Florida would be the first to eliminate all mandates.
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Lawrence County Schools backtracks on no-excuse absence policy after parent backlash | The Lawrence County Board of Education agreed Thursday to revise a controversial attendance policy that discounted doctors’ notes as a valid excuse for a child missing school.

Lawrence County Schools reverses strict no-excuse absence policy after parent outcry! 🎉 Doctors' notes will now be accepted. #Education #SchoolPolicy #ParentsRights #LawrenceCounty

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