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Introduced
01/22/2025
01/22/2025
In Committee
01/22/2025
01/22/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), entitled "An act relating to the public school system, including certain provisions applicable as well to private and parochial schools; amending, revising, consolidating and changing the laws relating thereto," in pupils and attendance, further providing for excuses from attending school.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Public School Code of 1949 by allowing school districts to excuse students from school attendance for up to two days each school year without requiring a specific reason or documentation. Currently, students must provide a valid excuse for absences, such as illness, family emergency, or religious observance. This new provision gives students and families more flexibility in managing school attendance, potentially allowing for mental health days, family events, or other personal reasons without needing to provide formal justification. The change would take effect 60 days after the bill's passage, giving school districts time to update their attendance policies. By providing this option, the bill recognizes that students may occasionally need time away from school for reasons that might not traditionally qualify as an excused absence.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (10)
Judy Schwank (D)*,
Carolyn Comitta (D),
Jay Costa (D),
Wayne Fontana (D),
Art Haywood (D),
Vincent Hughes (D),
John Kane (D),
Tim Kearney (D),
Katie Muth (D),
Nikil Saval (D),
Last Action
Referred to Education (on 01/22/2025)
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