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Panel debates bill to require county policies excusing student civic engagement
Summary
HB 575 would require county boards to adopt attendance policies excusing students who take part in civic engagement (testimony, lobbying, or other public-facing activities); members debated constitutional limits, parental consent and limits on excused time.
House Bill 575 — as amended — would require county boards of education to adopt attendance policies excusing students who participate in civic engagement, including testifying, visiting legislators or participating before other public-facing policymaking bodies, and would expand coverage beyond the General Assembly page program.
Delegate Ebersole, the sponsor, said the amendment removes a…
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