The Maine Certificate of Excuse is an official document issued by the state of Maine to excuse a student from school attendance for a variety of reasons. It is issued by the school or school district for up to 5 consecutive days of absence. The Maine Certificate of Excuse is used for medical or religious reasons, family emergencies, or to take part in extracurricular activities or school-sponsored events. There are two types of Maine Certificate of Excuse: the Medical Certificate of Excuse and the Non-Medical Certificate of Excuse. The Medical Certificate of Excuse is issued by a doctor or other health care provider for medical reasons, such as illness, injury, or surgery. The Non-Medical Certificate of Excuse is issued by the school or school district for religious reasons, family emergencies, or other extracurricular activities or school-sponsored events.