This bill amends the Code of West Virginia to specify that participation in activities or programs sanctioned by the Future Farmers of America (FFA) will not count against the 10-day limit for excused absences from school. The bill introduces new language that allows students involved in FFA-sanctioned events to be credited as present, similar to students participating in educational field trips. It also mandates that documentation of participation must be provided by an agent of the sanctioned organization, and students are required to make up any missed schoolwork without their grades being adversely affected due to their participation in these activities.

Additionally, the bill removes the previous language that included FFA activities in the overall limit of 10 excused absences per school year. This change aims to encourage student involvement in agricultural education and related programs without penalizing them for their participation. The bill emphasizes the importance of supporting students' engagement in extracurricular activities while maintaining the integrity of school attendance policies.

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Introduced Version: 18-8-4