I. No student shall be permitted to leave the school grounds during the school day for school business/activities without the principal or designee’s prior approval or written consent from the student’s parent(s), as defined by Florida Statutes, provided an acceptable reason is established.

II. The principal or designee shall definitely establish the identity and authority of any person who requests the release of a student from school. If the person requesting the release of the student is a person other than the parent/guardian with whom the child resides or is not listed by the parent/guardian on the pick-up list, the principal or designee shall not release the child without the verified authorization of the parent/guardian with whom the child resides.

III. The provisions of this subsection shall not apply to a law enforcement officer, court official, Children and Family Services, or proper school employee; provided, that the person’s identity and authority are clearly established.