Bill > H572

This bill proposes to expand the reasons for excused absences from school to include mental or behavioral health. Under the bill, schools would be required to excuse up to two absences in a six-month period due to mental or behavioral health reasons, without requiring a note or diagnosis from a medical professional or an explanation from the student or their parent/guardian. The bill also states that a child who is absent for mental or behavioral health reasons must be offered the opportunity to meet with a certified school counselor upon returning to school, but would not be required to do so.

Education

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H572