Under KRS 159.150, a valid excuse for absence must be provided for how many days before a student is considered truant?

A student is considered truant under KRS 159.150 if a valid excuse for absence is not provided for three consecutive days. This law aims to ensure that students attend school regularly while also acknowledging that there may be legitimate reasons for their absences. By requiring a valid excuse for three days, the statute helps distinguish between occasional absences that may be justified and chronic absenteeism that could indicate a larger issue requiring intervention.

Understanding the context of the law reinforces its purpose: to promote student attendance while protecting the rights of students who may face genuine circumstances that prevent them from attending school. Other options suggest shorter absence periods, which would not provide sufficient time for schools or parents to address legitimate reasons for missing school or to notice patterns that could necessitate support for the student.