NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV/Gray News) – A school district in Tennessee said doctor’s notes will no longer excuse a child’s absence. The Lawrence County School System said the policy is aimed at improving ...

(NewsNation) — One school district in Middle Tennessee will no longer accept doctors’ notes to excuse an absence despite objections from parents. Lawrence County School System officials said the ...

An overly strict new attendance policy for a Tennessee school district says a doctor’s note no longer excuses a student’s absence — and threatens to send kids to juvenile court after just eight missed ...

A Tennessee school district’s new attendance policy is drawing attention after saying doctor’s notes will no longer excuse a child’s absence. The Lawrence County School System said the policy is aimed ...

Students who miss eight or more days under the new policy can be referred to juvenile court, regardless of whether they were out sick or had a doctor's note on file. Toughen up! An overly strict new ...