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SB 34 In Committee

RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.

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Requires the Department of Education to identify an absence due to the mental health of a student as an excused absence. Defines the term "excused absence". Exempts an absence due to the mental health of a student from the enforcement of penalties relating to compulsory attendance at school. Limits the number of excused absences that may be taken by a student due to mental health reasons.

Chamber
Senate
Introduced
Jan 8, 2025
Last action
Jan 8, 2025 — Pending Introduction.
Session
2026
Momentum
32 · Low