05- 071 C.M.R. ch. 128, § 7
It will be necessary that accurate record keeping devices be developed to obtain the 85 percent attendance data that is required. The total number of actual pupil days between, and including, October I and April 1 of the school year must be determined. The attendance of each pupil must be accurately maintained on a daily basis and then this will be computed to determine whether or not each individual pupil has met the requirement. These figures must be maintained beginning October 24, 1977 (October 1 in subsequent years) and will serve as the basis for determining subsidy distribution for the 1979-80 school year. Data collection forms currently in use for determining subsidy distribution will be appropriately revised to allow reporting of enrollment figures which reflect the 85 percent requirement. Please note that students must maintain a minimum attendance of 85 percent, exclusive of sickness or other excused absence, between October 1 and April 1 inclusive to be counted for subsidy purposes.
05- 071 C.M.R. ch. 128, § 7