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Subcommittee approves measure to allow excused absences for FFA, 4‑H and related career‑tech activities
Summary
The House Education and Public Works subcommittee voted to report H.3247, a bill that would require districts to excuse student absences for supervised off‑campus career‑technical and agricultural education activities (FFA, 4‑H, SkillsUSA and similar events) when overseen by a certified instructor and when missed work is made up. Supporters said
The House Education and Public Works subcommittee reported H.3247 favorably on Feb. 4, 2025. The bill would require school districts to treat certain supervised off‑campus career‑technical and agricultural activities as excused absences when the activity is overseen by a certified teacher and students make up missed instructional work.
Sponsor remarks said the measure addresses inconsistent district and school practices that leave some FFA and 4‑H participants facing unexcused absences for industry‑oriented competitions and supervised experiential learning. Proponents argued the change provides…
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