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MI HB4665
MI HB4665Education: attendance; excused absence from public school for participating in events offered by the National FFA Organization, the Michigan FFA, a 4-H club, or other livestock-related activities; provide for. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec. 1138a.
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Introduced
06/17/2025
06/17/2025
In Committee
10/28/2025
10/28/2025
Crossed Over
10/23/2025
10/23/2025
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
103rd Legislature
Bill Summary
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled"The revised school code,"(MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1138a.
AI Summary
This bill amends Michigan's school code to require public schools to treat absences for certain agricultural youth organization events as excused absences, specifically for students participating in activities hosted by the National FFA Organization (Future Farmers of America), Michigan FFA, 4-H clubs, or other agricultural organizations approved by their school district's board. To qualify for an excused absence, students must be in good academic standing as determined by their school's governing body, and the absence must be for a scheduled competition, exhibition, or event. The bill clarifies that these excused absences do not allow students to exceed the maximum number of permitted absences set by their school district, and it mandates that school districts, intermediate school districts, and public school academies update their attendance policies to align with this new provision. The legislation recognizes the educational and developmental value of agricultural youth programs by ensuring students can participate in these events without academic penalty.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (8)
Angela Witwer (D)*,
Kelly Breen (D),
Jennifer Conlin (D),
Nancy DeBoer (R),
Sharon MacDonell (D),
Mike McFall (D),
Reggie Miller (D),
Helena Scott (D),
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Education (on 10/28/2025)
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