MADISON, Ala. — With high levels of flu in the Tennessee Valley, Madison City Schools released guidelines for dealing with the flu and other respiratory illnesses.
The guidance covers symptoms and prevention, but not school absences, and this is causing concerns for some parents.
According to district rules, students in grades K-5 are allowed 10 excused absences per academic year. The guidelines suggest some students may need to be out of school for 5-7 days just for a case of the flu…