(NewsNation) — One Tennessee school district will no longer accept doctors’ notes to excuse an absence despite objections ...

The Lawrence County School System in Middle Tennessee will no longer accept doctor's notes as a form of excused absences.

According to the new policy, the school will begin intervention after three absences. If the student misses school for eight ...

The Lawrence County School System said the policy is aimed at improving the district’s attendance rate, but many parents are against it. One parent, Rebecca Sanchez, disagrees with the new policy. She ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A local school district said doctor’s notes will no longer excuse your child’s absence. The Lawrence County School System said the policy is aimed at improving the district’s ...