The Lawrence County School System in Tennessee has recently implemented a hotly debated new attendance policy that has sparked significant debate among parents and educators, News9 in Chattanooga reported.

The policy, under which doctors’ notes will no longer be accepted to excuse student absences, aims to address chronic absenteeism and instill reliability and a work ethic in students.

“Attendance is a key factor in student achievement, and therefore, students are expected to be present each day school is in session,” the Lawrence County School System said.

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