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IA SF2067

IA SF2067
A bill for an act providing for excused absences from school for student mental health needs.


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Introduced
01/22/2020
In Committee
01/22/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/14/2020

Introduced Session

88th General Assembly

Bill Summary

A bill for an act providing for excused absences from school for student mental health needs.

AI Summary

This bill requires public school districts and accredited nonpublic schools in Iowa to adopt a policy that allows students to take at least three excused absences per school year for reasons related to their mental health needs, without requiring the student to provide any documentation. The policy must also include a protocol for referring the student to appropriate personnel, services, or resources within the school or community.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Subcommittee: Sinclair, Behn, and Celsi. S.J. 138. (on 01/23/2020)

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