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This bill amends the School Code to modify provisions related to student absences due to illness. Specifically, the bill allows children who are absent from school for a physical illness for up to 5 days to be excused without requiring a medical note. This change simplifies the process for parents and reduces administrative burden on families when a child is temporarily ill. The bill inserts language into the existing law to clarify that physical illness is now included alongside mental and behavioral health as valid reasons for short-term absences. By removing the requirement for a medical note for these brief absences, the legislation aims to make it easier for students to recover from minor illnesses without additional documentation stress. The amendment applies to the existing section of the School Code that outlines compulsory school attendance and exemptions, and it provides more flexibility for families dealing with short-term health issues.

Education

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=3805&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104