Bill > H467

This bill aims to expand the reasons for excused absences from school to include mental or behavioral health. The key provisions are: 1) Schools must excuse absences due to mental health symptoms in the same manner as absences due to physical health symptoms; 2) Any requirements for documentation from parents or healthcare professionals must be consistent for mental and physical health absences; 3) Schools must accept documentation from licensed mental health professionals in the same way as other healthcare professionals; and 4) students absent due to mental or behavioral health will be offered, but not required, to meet with a certified school counselor upon their return.