CHAPTER 5.00 - STUDENTS

5.09 Granting Permission For Students To Leave The Schools Campus

(1) No student shall be permitted to leave the school grounds during the school day for school business/activities without the principal or designee’s prior approval and notarized written consent from the student’s parent(s) or legal guardian provided an acceptable reason is established.

(2) The principal or the teacher shall establish the identity and authority of any person who requests the release of a student from school. If the person requesting the release of the student is a person other than the parent or guardian having custody of the child, the principal or teacher concerned shall not release the child without the verified authorization of the parent or guardian who has custody of the child.

(3) The provisions of this sub-section shall not apply to a law enforcement officer, court official, other authorized agency officials or proper school employee; provided, that the person’s identity and authority are clearly established.

(4) If a student is eighteen (18) years old or otherwise identified by statutes as being treated as having achieved majority status, and having verified this with school officials, Children and Family Services, they shall be considered as acting as their own guardian for purposes of this policy if they provide proper written documentation, if feasible, that their parents/guardians have been informed of their decision.

Statutory Authority: 1001.41, 1001.42, F.S.

Laws Implemented: 1000.21, 1001.43, 1006.07, F.S.

History:

Adopted: January 14, 1999

Revision Date(s): November 14, 2000; October 9, 2001; February 9, 2010

Formerly: