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SB 2222 In Committee

RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.

Introduced
In Committee
Floor
Crossed Over
Passed
Enacted

Requires the Department of Education to identify as an excused absence any absence due to the student's mental or behavioral health. Limits the number of excused absences due to mental or behavioral health that a student may take per academic year. Exempts an absence due to the student's mental or behavioral health from the enforcement of penalties relating to compulsory school attendance.

Chamber
Senate
Introduced
Jan 14, 2026
Last action
Jan 14, 2026 — Pending Introduction.
Session
2026
Momentum
33 · Low