SB 925
Providing Future Farmers of America-sanctioned activities not count toward limit of excused absences
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- Passed House of Delegates
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Bill overview
This bill modifies West Virginia’s school attendance policy to ensure that activities sanctioned by Future Farmers of America (FFA) do not count toward the 10-day limit on excused absences. It clarifies that participation in FFA-related activities, such as field trips and events, will be treated the same as educational field trips for attendance purposes. The bill also outlines procedures for documenting student participation and addressing excessive unexcused absences, including requiring schools to make up missed work and maintain student grades.
Key provisions
- FFA-sanctioned activities do not count toward the 10-day excused absence limit.
- School attendance will credit a student participating in an FFA-sanctioned activity as present, similar to an educational field trip.
- Students participating in FFA activities must make up any missed schoolwork.
- Schools must document student participation in FFA activities.
- The bill establishes a System of Support Plan to encourage student attendance.
- Schools must make meaningful contact with parents regarding student absences.
- A complaint may be filed against a parent for 10 unexcused absences.
- The county attendance director is responsible for promoting regular school attendance and assisting with school census data.
Who is affected
- Students
- Parents/Guardians of Students
- School Administrators
- Future Farmers of America Members
- West Virginia School Districts
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