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OK HB1940

OK HB1940
School attendance; excusing absence due to school-approved activities and approved extracurricular activities; effective date.


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Introduced
02/04/2019
In Committee
03/26/2019
Crossed Over
02/28/2019
Passed
05/09/2019
Dead
Vetoed
05/15/2019

Introduced Session

2020 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act relating to school attendance; amending 70 O.S. 2011, Section 10-105, which relates to compulsory school attendance; providing certain exemption for a child granted certain valid excuse for an absence; amending 70 O.S. 2011, Section 10- 106, which relates to attendance records; excusing absence due to school-approved activities and approved extracurricular activities; and providing an effective date. SUBJECT: School attendance

AI Summary

This bill amends the Oklahoma law on compulsory school attendance to provide an exemption for absences due to school-approved activities and extracurricular activities approved by the school board or principal. Specifically, it defines "valid excuse" for absences to include absences for any school-approved activity or participation in extracurricular activities approved by the school. The bill also provides an effective date of November 1, 2019.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Vetoed 05/15/2019 (on 05/15/2019)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb1940&Session=2000
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