Hickman County Board of Education
Descriptor Code:
Issued Date:
Descriptor Term:
6.208
05/05/25
Release During School Hours
Rescinds:
Issued:
6.208
03/06/23
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The following procedure will be observed with regard to dismissal of students:
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1. No student will leave school prior to regular dismissal hours, except with the approval of the
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principal and parent. Elementary students will be permitted to leave school prior to regular
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dismissal time only in the company of a parent, legal guardian, school employee, police officer,
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court officer, or a person designated in writing by the parent(s).
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2. No student will be sent from the school during school hours to perform an errand or act as a
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messenger.
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3. When dental and medical appointments cannot be scheduled outside school hours, parent(s) must
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send a written request for dismissal or call for the student in person.
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4. Children will be released only upon the request of the parent whom the court holds directly
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responsible for the child, or who is the parent or guardian registered on the school record.
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5. No principal or teacher shall permit a change in the physical custody of a child at school unless:¹
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(a) The person seeking custody of the child presents the school official with a certified copy of
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a valid court order from a Tennessee court designating the person who has custody of the
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child; and
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(b) The person seeking custody gives the school official reasonable advance notice of his/her
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intent to take custody of the child at school.
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6. No student will be allowed to leave campus during lunch.
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7. High school students may be released for jobs and approved training at centers outside their home
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schools under regulations approved by the Board.²
Legal References
1. TRR/MS 0520-01-03-.03(9): State Board of
Education Policy 2.103(IV)
Version Date: July 7, 2025

## Table 1

|  | Hickman County Board of | Education |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
|  | Descriptor Term: Release During School Hours | Descriptor Code: 6.208 | Issued Date: 05/05/25 |
|  |  | Rescinds: 6.208 | Issued: 03/06/23 |