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House moves to make approved workforce-based learning an excused absence statewide
Summary
House Bill 32 47, intended to make participation in recognized workforce-based learning (e.g., SkillsUSA, FFA, BePro) an excused absence if students make up missed work, received second reading and was advanced for third reading by unanimous consent.
House Bill 32 47 received second reading on Feb. 13, 2024. The bill would require that participation in approved workforce-based learning experiences—such as SkillsUSA, FFA, or BePro—be counted as an excused absence for students if the student completes required make-up work. The measure is intended to standardize inconsistent district practices and encourage employer-linked learning opportunities.
Representative Erickson, explaining the bill, said districts currently apply differing policies and that uniform treatment will support workforce development goals. "In order to make sure that we're sending the correct message, that we appreciate work based learning, and that we would like to grow these young workforce individuals, we're going to make it uniform and allow that it is an excused absence so long as those students are making up that work that they miss in class," she said.
The bill received a recorded second-reading vote and was scheduled for third reading by unanimous consent. The transcript shows the bill received second reading and the sponsor requested unanimous consent for third reading on Friday; no objection was recorded on the floor.
Next steps: The bill was ordered for third reading by unanimous consent and will return for further floor action per the House calendar.
