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Committee backs excused-absence bill for FFA, 4‑H and work-based learning events
Summary
Bill 3247, which would allow excused absences for Future Farmers of America, 4‑H and similar work‑based learning experiences, was reported favorably by the committee 16-0 with two members absent.
The House Education and Public Works full committee voted to report bill 3247 favorably; the measure would permit excused absences for students participating in Future Farmers of America (FFA), 4‑H and like work‑based learning experiences such as livestock shows or off‑campus agricultural events, while requiring students to make up assigned classwork.
Representative Bradley described the bill as straightforward: it authorizes excused days for students who leave campus to participate in FFA/4‑H activities and similar work-based learning experiences that typically occur several times per year. "This allows them, this allows an excused absence from school for those days, and they are still required to make up the work," Bradley said.
Committee members noted the measure is intended to support work‑based learning and higher-performing students who participate in these activities; Representative Vaughn clarified that the bill was not limited to FFA and 4‑H but covers other school-sanctioned work-based learning experiences. The committee took a roll-call vote and the clerk recorded 16 ayes and two members absent; the bill was reported favorably.
The bill will be transmitted to the full House for further action.
