Washington Planned Absence Petition is a form that allows students in Washington state to take a planned absence from school for up to 10 days. The petition is used to request permission from the school district to take an extended absence from school due to religious, medical, or other valid reasons. The school district must approve the petition before the student can take the planned absence. There are two types of Washington Planned Absence Petition: Religious and Non-Religious. The Religious Washington Planned Absence Petition is used to request approval for an extended absence from school due to religious reasons. The Non-Religious Washington Planned Absence Petition is used to request approval for an extended absence from school due to medical or other valid reasons.