unexcused
adjective
un·ex·cused
ˌən-ik-ˈskyüzd 
: not excused
specifically
: not officially excused or permitted
an unexcused absence
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The district said students who walked out were given unexcused absences but argued campuses cannot use force to keep students in class.
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Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 16 Feb. 2026
As a part of the investigation, Paxton is demanding that the three districts produce records showing policies allowing students to leave campus during the school day, unexcused absence policies and any internal communication about the walkouts.
—Silas Allen, Dallas Morning News, 16 Feb. 2026
The district noted that students who leave campus are marked with an unexcused absence and may face disciplinary action.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
The event lasted approximately one hour on campus without incident, and students who missed class time received an unexcused absence in accordance with district attendance procedures.
—Jack Springgate, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
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Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 16 Feb. 2026
As a part of the investigation, Paxton is demanding that the three districts produce records showing policies allowing students to leave campus during the school day, unexcused absence policies and any internal communication about the walkouts.
—Silas Allen, Dallas Morning News, 16 Feb. 2026
The district noted that students who leave campus are marked with an unexcused absence and may face disciplinary action.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
The event lasted approximately one hour on campus without incident, and students who missed class time received an unexcused absence in accordance with district attendance procedures.
—Jack Springgate, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
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“Unexcused.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unexcused. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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