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LAS VEGAS — Clark County School District (CCSD) sends out its midyear attendance and credit deficiency notices after the winter break.
Nevada law limits students to missing no more than 10% of the school year, or about 18 days out of 180. Notices are sent out late January and early February each year to warn parents and students when the student is approaching the state-mandated limits. Parents and students are reminded that these notices do not indicate failure. The purpose of these notices, also known as credit deficiency notices, is to address any academic struggles before the student loses credits or ends up repeating a grade…