SB 344
Requires schools that receive state funds to give students excused absences for attending scheduled elections with their parents
Sponsor:
LR Number:
1310S.01I
Committee:
Last Action:
1/8/2025 - S First Read
Journal Page:
S45
Title:
Effective Date:
August 28, 2025

Current Bill Summary

SB 344 - This act provides that a student enrolled in a school that receives state funds shall not be considered absent for the time such student spends attending a scheduled primary, general, or special election with his or her parent, legal guardian, or person standing in loco parentis to the student. A student may received only one excused absence during each scheduled election. Upon his or her return to school, the student shall be encouraged by school officials to demonstrate his or her attendance at the election by wearing an official sticker, badge, or other item indicating that he or she attended the election.

OLIVIA SHANNON

Amendments

No Amendments Found.