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 ...

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 ...

One Middle Tennessee school districtwill no longer accept doctor's notes to excuse student absences. Lawrence County School System officials announced the new attendance policy during a June 26 board ...

As all parents know, the start of a new school year stirs up anxiety. How could it not? Going back to school is like starting a new job without having met your boss or even knowing what your boss will ...

We have a far greater understanding of mental health today than any other time in history. But one worker's story about how their boss handled their work absence due to mental health struggles shows ...