Lawrence County Director of Schools Michael Adkins is under fire for a new policy that rejects doctor’s notes as valid excuses for student absences. The rule, which only allows waivers for a narrow set of circumstances like chronic illness (verified by a Tennessee-licensed provider), legal obligations, or family deaths, has been criticized by local parents.

Atkins warned of the consequences for being absent even while sick:

“You can fail the grade, You can fail the course. You are going to be petitioned to court. You are not going to participate in graduation, get your driver’s license or permit.”

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Atkins has been he

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