The bill mandates that boards of directors for school districts, governing boards of charter schools, and authorities overseeing accredited nonpublic schools in Iowa must adopt policies that exempt student absences for participation in activities or projects sponsored by 4-H clubs or the Future Farmers of America (FFA). Specifically, it amends Section 256E.7 to require compliance with the new provisions regarding absences related to these organizations, ensuring that students are treated similarly across different types of educational institutions.

Additionally, the bill introduces a new subsection to Section 299.1, which stipulates that public school districts and accredited nonpublic schools must implement a policy granting exempt absences for students involved in 4-H or FFA activities. This policy also mandates that students who miss school for these reasons are allowed to make up any missed classwork, thereby ensuring that their educational progress is not hindered by their participation in these extracurricular activities.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 256E.7, 299.1
Reprinted: 256E.7, 299.1