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that the absences are caused by the student’s disability, the student’s placement must be
reevaluated for appropriateness. [Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 34 C.F.R. Part
104]

The Section 504 Accommodation Plan must address any additional accommodations, strategies,
and/or interventions needed to ensure that the student has an equal opportunity to
demonstrate course mastery.

Exceptional Student Education (ESE) Absence Policy
In the case of an ESE-eligible student with excessive absences, an IEP Team meeting must be
conducted to determine whether or not the absences are related to the student’s disability.
Attendance data shall be reviewed and used as one indicator of a student’s access to instruction.
Refer to State Board of Education Rule 6A-6.0331(1)(c), School Board Policy 5.725, and its
referenced Exceptional Student Education Policies and Procedures (SP&P).

If the IEP Team determines that the excessive absences are related to the student’s disability,
the IEP Team must take appropriate action, which may include waiver of the attendance
guidelines in determining grades, as well as a change of placement. To the maximum extent
possible, the student will be educated in the least restrictive environment.

If the IEP Team determines that the student’s excessive absences are not related to the
student’s disability, the student is treated the same as a General Education student.

Hospital/Homebound Services

If a student is confined to home or a hospital, but is able to participate in and benefit from an
instructional program, the student may be eligible for a Hospital/Homebound Program.
Complete information regarding the criteria for a Hospital/Homebound Program can be found
in State Board of Education Rule 6A-6.03020 and is available in School Board Policy 5.725;
Exceptional Student Education Policies and Procedures (SP&P); and State Board of Education Rule
6A-6.03411. Additional information is provided by the Department of Exceptional Student
Education at: https://www.palmbeachschools.org/ese/hh/.

NOTE: In accordance with Florida Statute § 1003.33(2), a student’s attendance record may not be used in whole or
in part to provide an exemption from any academic performance requirements.

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