This bill mandates that boards of directors of school districts, governing boards of charter schools, and authorities overseeing accredited nonpublic schools establish policies to excuse student absences for participation in activities or projects sponsored by 4-H clubs or the Future Farmers of America (FFA). Specifically, it requires these educational institutions to grant excused absences for students involved in such activities and to allow them to make up any missed classwork due to their absence.

The bill introduces new legal language to the existing Code of Iowa, specifically adding a requirement in Section 256E.7 and a new subsection in Section 299.1. These additions ensure that all relevant educational bodies comply with the policy of excusing absences for 4-H and FFA activities, thereby promoting student engagement in these organizations while maintaining academic responsibilities.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 256E.7, 299.1