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Senate approves clarifying change to excused absences to include mental illness
2018 Utah Legislature - Senate Floor Session · February 22, 2018
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Summary
House Bill 234 clarifies that 'illness' for excused school absences may be physical or mental; proponents said it gives parents and local districts discretion to address mental-health needs, and the Senate approved the bill on third reading with unanimous recorded support.
Senator H. Stevenson introduced House Bill 234 to revise compulsory education language so that "illness" may include mental or physical conditions as a valid basis for an excused absence.
Stevenson said the amendment avoids micromanaging districts while ensuring that schools and parents can…
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