unexcused
adjective
un·ex·cused
ˌən-ik-ˈskyüzd 
: not excused
specifically
: not officially excused or permitted
an unexcused absence
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District 218 students who missed classes due to their participation in the walkout received unexcused absences for those classes.
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Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
A student engaging in these activities would receive an unexcused absence for the whole day, and it would be counted against the district’s average daily attendance numbers, which are used to determine funding.
—Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 4 Mar. 2026
The Texas Education Agency previously advised school districts to treat ICE walkouts like unexcused absences.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Feb. 2026
Students who leave campus are marked with unexcused absences, and students who do not follow standard check-out protocols are subject to disciplinary action.
—Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 20 Feb. 2026
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Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
A student engaging in these activities would receive an unexcused absence for the whole day, and it would be counted against the district’s average daily attendance numbers, which are used to determine funding.
—Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 4 Mar. 2026
The Texas Education Agency previously advised school districts to treat ICE walkouts like unexcused absences.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Feb. 2026
Students who leave campus are marked with unexcused absences, and students who do not follow standard check-out protocols are subject to disciplinary action.
—Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 20 Feb. 2026
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“Unexcused.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unexcused. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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