Legislation - HB0461

Title: Public Schools - Student Attendance - Excused Absences for Mental Health Needs
Sponsored by: Delegate Washington
Status: In the House - Hearing 2/03 at 1:30 p.m.
Analysis: Fiscal and Policy Note

Synopsis

Providing that absences from school for mental health needs are lawful absences under certain circumstances; requiring a county board of education to excuse at least 1 day of absence in each quarter of each school year for a student's mental health needs; and prohibiting a county board from requiring a note from a physician to excuse a student's absence for mental health needs.

Committees

Original:: Ways and Means Click to view Recorded Media

Details

Bill File Type: Regular

Effective Date(s): July 1, 2021

History

Legislation History
Chamber House Calendar Date 1/15/2021 Legislative Date 1/15/2021 Action First Reading Ways and Means Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Text - First - Public Schools - Student Attendance - Excused Absences for Mental Health Needs Proceedings
Chamber House Calendar Date 1/21/2021 Legislative Date 1/21/2021 Action Hearing 2/03 at 1:30 p.m. Proceedings

Chamber	Calendar Date	Legislative Date	Action
House	1/15/2021	1/15/2021	First Reading Ways and Means
			Text - First - Public Schools - Student Attendance - Excused Absences for Mental Health Needs
House	1/21/2021	1/21/2021	Hearing 2/03 at 1:30 p.m.

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