H.B. No. 367 amends Section 25.087 of the Education Code to enhance the process for verifying excused absences for students with severe or life-threatening illnesses. The bill introduces a new requirement that school districts must adopt a specific form for certification from a physician, which must include details about the student's illness, a statement confirming its seriousness, the anticipated period of absence, and a declaration that the illness makes attendance infeasible. This form aims to streamline the documentation process and ensure that parents or guardians are not burdened with excessive requirements beyond what is specified in the form.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that school districts are responsible for adopting this form as soon as practicable after the bill's effective date, which is set to apply starting with the 2025-2026 school year. The legislation emphasizes the importance of accommodating students facing significant health challenges while maintaining a clear and manageable process for excusing absences related to their conditions.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Education Code 25.087 (Education Code 25)
House Committee Report: Education Code 25.087 (Education Code 25)
Engrossed: Education Code 25.087 (Education Code 25)
Senate Committee Report: Education Code 25.087 (Education Code 25)
Enrolled: Education Code 25.087 (Education Code 25)