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Young 4-H members and parents tell committee Massachusetts should excuse students who miss school for 4-H events
Summary
Students, parents and 4-H alumni testified in support of H'713/S'420, a bill to grant excused absences for students who participate in 4-H events that occur during the school day, arguing the programming delivers leadership, STEM and agricultural skills comparable to other sanctioned extracurriculars.
Students and alumni of Massachusetts 4'H told the Joint Committee on Education that the Legislature should ensure school attendance policies excuse absences for sanctioned 4'H programming, arguing that 4'H delivers leadership development and career-oriented learning comparable to DECA, band and interscholastic sports.
Margaret Turpel, who said she had to miss three days of high school to attend a…
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