Bill > S09780

This bill amends Section 3210 of the education law to permit absences from school for a minor's mental or behavioral health, similar to how absences for religious observance are already allowed, with the specific rules for these absences to be established by the commissioner. This change applies to both regular school attendance and situations where a minor receives instruction elsewhere than at a public school, ensuring that students can take time off for their mental and behavioral well-being without it being counted as an unexcused absence, and the act will take effect on the first of July following its enactment.