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IN HB1660

Excused absence from school.

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Introduced
01/21/2025
In Committee
03/27/2025
Crossed Over
02/12/2025
Passed
04/02/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/16/2025

Introduced Session

2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Excused absence from school. Provides that the governing body of a school corporation or the chief administrative officer of a nonpublic school system shall authorize the absence and excuse of a school student if the student participates in certain events offered by the National FFA Organization, the Indiana FFA Association, or a 4-H club. Provides that a student's excused absences may not exceed six days in a school year. Provides that the student must be in good academic standing.

AI Summary

This bill amends Indiana school attendance laws to allow students who are members of the National FFA Organization (Future Farmers of America), the Indiana FFA Association, or 4-H clubs to receive up to six excused absences per school year for participating in scheduled competitions, exhibitions, or events. To qualify for these absences, the student must have their parent provide written evidence of the event's educational purpose, obtain written approval from their school principal, and maintain good academic standing as determined by their school. The bill ensures that students excused under this provision will not be recorded as absent and will not face any academic penalties for their participation. This modification is designed to support students involved in agricultural and youth development organizations by allowing them to engage in educational activities outside of traditional classroom settings without negatively impacting their academic record.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (7)

Last Action

Public Law 97 (on 04/16/2025)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2025/bills/house/1660/details
Fiscal Note #1: Senate Enrolled https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2025/house/bills/HB1660/fiscal-notes/HB1660.04.ENRS.FN001.pdf
BillText https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2025/house/bills/HB1660/HB1660.04.ENRS.pdf
Fiscal Note #3: Senate Comm Sub https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2025/house/bills/HB1660/fiscal-notes/HB1660.03.COMS.FN003.pdf
Fiscal Note #2: Senate Comm Sub https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2025/house/bills/HB1660/fiscal-notes/HB1660.03.COMS.FN002.pdf
Fiscal Note #1: Senate Comm Sub https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2025/house/bills/HB1660/fiscal-notes/HB1660.03.COMS.FN001.pdf
BillText https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2025/house/bills/HB1660/HB1660.03.COMS.pdf
Senate Committee Report https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2025/house/bills/HB1660/committee-reports/HB1660.02.COMH.CRS001.pdf
Vote Sheet March 26, 2025 https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2025/house/bills/HB1660/votesheets/HB1660.02.COMH.00.pdf
Fiscal Note #3: House Comm Sub https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2025/house/bills/HB1660/fiscal-notes/HB1660.02.COMH.FN003.pdf
Fiscal Note #2: House Comm Sub https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2025/house/bills/HB1660/fiscal-notes/HB1660.02.COMH.FN002.pdf
BillText https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2025/house/bills/HB1660/HB1660.02.COMH.pdf
Fiscal Note #1: House Comm Sub https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2025/house/bills/HB1660/fiscal-notes/HB1660.02.COMH.FN001.pdf
House Committee Report https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2025/house/bills/HB1660/committee-reports/HB1660.01.INTR.CRH001.pdf
Vote Sheet February 05, 2025 https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2025/house/bills/HB1660/votesheets/HB1660.01.INTR.01.pdf
BillText https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2025/house/bills/HB1660/HB1660.01.INTR.pdf
Fiscal Note #1: Introduced https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2025/house/bills/HB1660/fiscal-notes/HB1660.01.INTR.FN001.pdf
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