Any child of compulsory school attendance age, who is enrolled in a non-public school pursuant to Florida Statutes § 1002.42, shall be deemed to be in compliance with the compulsory attendance requirements of Section 1003.21(1)(a), F.S., provided the child maintains regular attendance during the entire school term of either:

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    (1) One hundred eighty (180) actual school days determined as prescribed by Florida Statutes § 1011.60(2), or
    (2) A minimum of one hundred seventy (170) actual school days and the hourly equivalent of one hundred eighty (180) actual school days, determined as prescribed below:
    (a) Kindergarten: Five hundred forty (540) net instructional hours.
    (b) Grades 1-3: Seven hundred twenty (720) net instructional hours.
    (c) Grades 4-12: Nine hundred (900) net instructional hours.
Rulemaking Authority 1001.02, 1011.60(2) FS. Law Implemented 1002.42, 1003.21, 1011.60 FS. History-New 4-21-80, Formerly 6A-1.9512.