The bill amends the Revised School Code by adding Section 1138a, which establishes criteria for excusing student absences related to participation in agricultural events. Under this new provision, a public school governing body must consider a pupil's absence as excused if the pupil is attending a scheduled competition, exhibition, or event organized by specific agricultural organizations, including the National FFA Organization, the Michigan FFA Association, and 4-H clubs, among others approved by the local school board. Additionally, the pupil must be in good academic standing as determined by the school's governing body.

The bill also stipulates that this provision does not allow students to exceed the number of excused absences permitted by their school district. Furthermore, it mandates that the school district's attendance policy must align with the new requirements set forth in this section, ensuring consistency in how absences for agricultural events are handled.

Statutes affected:
Substitute (H-1): 380.1, 380.1852
House Introduced Bill: 380.1, 380.1852
As Passed by the House: 380.1, 380.1852