HB728 - Requires school districts to excuse students with mental or behavioral health concerns from attendance at school

HB 728

Requires school districts to excuse students with mental or behavioral health concerns from attendance at school

Sponsor:

LR Number:

1746H.01I

Committee:

Last Action:

5/12/2023 - Referred: Elementary and Secondary Education

Journal Page:

H3499

Title:

Effective Date:

House Handler:

Johnson

Current Bill Summary

HB 728 Johnson, Michael

HB 728 -- SCHOOL ATTENDANCE

SPONSOR: Johnson (23)

This bill requires that beginning in the 2024-25 school year, school districts must excuse an absence, for students in sixth grade to 12th grade, from school attendance requirements, if the absence is for a mental health appointment. The bill specifies requirements for proof of each occurrence and notification to the school.

Amendments

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