Update: Students, parents dispute new attendance policy

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April 28, 2021

This story was updated on Wednesday, April 28.

By Megan Wehring

HAYS CISD — When Hays CISD announced a new attendance policy over the weekend, some students and parents shared their disagreement at the Board of Trustees meeting Tuesday.

Hays CISD implemented a new policy that at least 68.4% of students must physically attend class for at least eight days each during the last six weeks. This would qualify the district to receive hold harmless funding of $7 million. Parents and students are...

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