SB 910
Removing unintended limitation on excused absences for students in certain extracurriculars
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Bill overview
This bill aims to clarify and remove a restriction on excused absences for students involved in approved extracurricular and educational activities in West Virginia. It seeks to restore local decision-making authority to parents, teachers, and school administrators regarding these absences. Specifically, the bill allows for absences related to participation in activities like SkillsUSA, FBLA, and 4-H to be excused without the same numerical limitations as other excused absences. It also clarifies the documentation requirements for these activities and outlines a system for addressing excessive unexcused absences.
Key provisions
- Allows excused absences for participation in approved extracurricular and educational activities, including SkillsUSA, FBLA, and 4-H.
- Restores local decision-making authority regarding excused absences to parents, teachers, and school administrators.
- Specifies documentation requirements for student participation in sanctioned activities.
- Provides that absences for participation in approved activities are not counted against a student’s attendance record.
- Establishes a system for addressing excessive unexcused absences, including contact with parents and potential referral to a magistrate.
- Requires school principals to not penalize students for participation in approved activities.
- Allows counties to adopt policies governing documentation and accountability related to excused absences.
- Clarifies definitions related to attendance, such as ‘meaningful contact’ and ‘System of Support Plan’.
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