Bill > A03824

This bill amends the education law to allow students to be counted as present in school while attending certain agricultural learning events, specifically events organized by Future Farmers of America (FFA) and 4-H programs. Under this legislation, school districts can permit enrolled students, with parental consent, to participate in these agricultural events during school hours without being marked absent. The bill defines "agricultural learning events" to include scheduled events and competitions from state and national FFA associations and 4-H programs. This provides students involved in agricultural education and extracurricular activities an opportunity to engage in these learning experiences without academic penalty, recognizing the educational value of such programs. The bill would take effect immediately upon enactment, allowing schools to implement this new attendance policy right away.

Education

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A3824