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House enshrines parental authority on excused absences, bars medical-documentation requirement
Summary
House Bill 116 bars school districts from requiring medical documentation to excuse a student's absence, asserting parental authority; supporters said it protects disadvantaged families while opponents warned it could open the door to abuse and reduce grounds for neglect investigations. The House passed the bill 48-22.
The Utah House passed legislation barring school districts from requiring medical documentation to excuse a student's absence, framing the measure as a protection for parental decision-making and low-income families.
Representative Robertson, sponsor of House Bill 116, said the bill ensures parents retain primary…
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