This form was updated in accordance with
Board Policy 105.3 last revised in the October 17, 2024 meeting of the Board of School Directors.
The purpose of this policy is to comply with the requirement of the State Board of Education that school districts adopt policies that assure parents/guardians the right to have their children excused from specific instruction that conflicts with their religious beliefs.
The provision for exemption from instruction on religious grounds does not include release of a student from a required course or academic standards. Requests for exemption on religious grounds shall be considered only for specific instruction, specific instructional materials, discrete lessons, or classroom activities (22 PA Code 4.12 & 22 PA Code 4.24).
Completed and signed requests should be submitted to the Assistant Superintendent. Each request will be reviewed for compliance with Board Policy 105.3. Please contact the
Assistant Superintendent with questions.