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 those addressing traumatic loss, grief, or resiliency.

To qualify for an excused absence, the student's parent or guardian must provide written documentation of the absence. The bill also outlines that students must be in good academic standing, have a history of good attendance, and complete any missed assignments within the required timeframe. However, absences will not be excused if they coincide with standardized testing dates. The bill aims to provide necessary support for students coping with the loss of a parent who served in the military or as a first responder.