Bill > HB2103

This bill modifies school attendance regulations by expanding the definition of valid excuses for student absences to include participation in certain learning experiences, particularly those related to agricultural science. Specifically, the bill requires school boards to establish rules that recognize absences for activities like scheduled FFA (Future Farmers of America) events and 4-H program competitions as legitimate reasons for missing school. School boards are given the discretion to limit the number of such approved absences. The bill maintains existing reporting requirements for student attendance, where schools must track and report students who are habitually absent (defined as three consecutive days or five days in a semester or seven days in a school year). Before reporting a student as not attending school, schools must first notify parents or guardians in writing. The changes aim to provide more flexibility for students involved in educational and competitive agricultural programs while still maintaining accountability for school attendance.

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https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/hb2103/