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Introduced
02/14/2025
02/14/2025
In Committee
03/04/2025
03/04/2025
Crossed Over
02/25/2025
02/25/2025
Passed
03/13/2025
03/13/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/17/2025
03/17/2025
Introduced Session
2025 General Session
Bill Summary
General Description: This bill includes rodeo as a valid excuse for a student to be absent from school.
AI Summary
This bill amends Utah's education code to include participation in a rodeo sanctioned by an international, non-profit organization as a valid excuse for a student's absence from school. Specifically, the bill modifies Section 53G-6-201, which defines various terms related to student attendance, by adding rodeo competition to the list of "valid excuses" for school absence. This means that students who are participating in an officially sanctioned rodeo competition can be absent from school without being considered truant. The bill defines a "valid excuse" as including reasons like illness, mental health, family death, approved school activities, and now rodeo competitions aimed at developing sportsmanship, horsemanship, and character in youth. The amendment is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, giving schools and districts time to prepare for and implement this change in attendance policy.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Senate/ to Governor in Executive Branch - Governor (on 03/17/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://le.utah.gov/~2025/bills/static/SB0279.html |
| BillText | https://le.utah.gov/Session/2025/bills/enrolled/SB0279.pdf |
| House Committee Report SB0279 | https://le.utah.gov/Session/2025/comreport/SB279H10.pdf |
| Senate Committee Report SB0279 | https://le.utah.gov/Session/2025/comreport/SB279S10.pdf |
| Fiscal Note SB0279 | https://pf.utleg.gov/public-web/sessions/2025GS/fiscal-notes/SB0279.fn.pdf |
| BillText | https://le.utah.gov/Session/2025/bills/introduced/SB0279.pdf |
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