Most schools for students in kindergarten through high school (K-12) have policies that prohibit students from leaving the school grounds or campus during school hours. If students do need to leave the campus they will usually be required to be picked up by an adult (age 18 or older) who is on the student’s emergency contact list and who shows identification at the time of pickup.

For a doctor or dentist appointment schools may require a note from the health care provider for the student’s absence to be excused.

In Georgia, K-12 schools typically have policies in place that prevent students from leaving school grounds during school hours without proper authorization. These policies are designed to ensure the safety and accountability of students. If a student needs to leave campus, they are generally required to be picked up by an adult who is at least 18 years old and is listed on the student's emergency contact list. The adult must also provide identification upon pickup. When leaving for medical reasons, such as a doctor or dentist appointment, schools may require a note from the healthcare provider to excuse the student's absence. This is to maintain accurate attendance records and to comply with state attendance laws, which mandate that schools track and report absences. Local school district policies are aligned with Georgia's compulsory attendance laws, which require children between the ages of 6 and 16 to attend school, and the state's broader educational regulations.