HF 2612
Requires excused absences for grades 6-12 civic or political events
Requires public districts, accredited nonpublic schools, and charter schools to adopt policies excusing students in grades 6-12 for civic or political events, such as voting or attending town halls. Students must give 24 hours' notice, and these absences would not count toward truancy or chronic absenteeism.
Official title
A bill for an act requiring boards of directors of school districts, the authorities in charge of accredited nonpublic schools, and the governing boards of charter schools to adopt policies related to excusing the absences of students enrolled in grades six through twelve for civic or political events.
Where it stands
- Introduced
- Committee
- House
- Senate
- Governor
Last action, Feb 19: Introduced, referred to Education. H.J. 346.
On these agendas
- Appropriations CommitteeApr 1
2310 – Weldon (chair), Blom, Srinivas HF 2441 – Stone (chair), Gehlbach, Matson HF 2612 – Lohse (chair), A Meyer, Wilburn HF 2713 – Gehlbach (chair), Matson, Stone SF
History
- Introduced, referred to Education. H.J. 346.House · Feb 19