The proposed bill amends Arkansas Code Title 6, Chapter 18, Subchapter 2, to establish provisions for excused absences for students who are children of fallen service members or fallen first responders. It introduces a new section, 6-18-238, which defines the criteria under which these students can be excused from school. Specifically, students may be excused for absences related to mental health concerns or for attending events organized to support families of fallen service members or first responders, as well as for dealing with traumatic loss, grief, or resiliency.

To qualify for an excused absence, the student's parent or guardian must provide written documentation of the absence, and the student must maintain good academic standing and a record of good attendance. Additionally, the bill stipulates that absences cannot occur during standardized testing dates. The bill also clarifies definitions for terms such as "child," "first responder," and "public school," ensuring that the provisions are clearly understood and applicable.