* School district policies: Each school district (and sometimes even individual schools within a district) sets its own attendance policies. Some might have a specific number of days, while others use a more flexible system that considers the reason for the absences and the student's academic performance.
* State laws: Some states have laws regarding minimum attendance requirements, but these rarely specify a precise number of absences that automatically lead to grade repetition.
* Student's performance: Even with many excused absences, if a student maintains good grades and demonstrates mastery of the material, they are unlikely to be held back. Conversely, even a few absences combined with poor performance could lead to a recommendation to repeat.
To find out the specific policy, you must check with your child's school or school district's attendance policy. Contact the school principal or the attendance office for clarification.