The state of Oklahoma considers a student “chronically absent" if he/she is in attendance less than 90% of the time. This means that a student may miss no more than 8 days per semester. The only absence that will not count toward the student's overall absences are school sponsored activities. A student will not receive credit or be in compliance with the school law on attendance if he/she misses more than 8 days in a semester. It is the responsibility of the school to notify the district attorney if the law is not being followed.