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HI SB34

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/15/2025

Primary Sponsor

Stanley Chang

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Hawaii Department of Education to classify student absences due to mental or behavioral health as excused absences
  • Caps the number of mental health-related excused absences a student may take per academic year (specific number left blank in bill text)
  • Defines "excused absence" as an absence exempt from penalties related to failure to meet regular school attendance requirements
  • Exempts mental health absences from enforcement provisions under compulsory school attendance laws
  • Amends Chapter 302A of Hawaii Revised Statutes, specifically Section 302A-1136 regarding attendance enforcement

Legislative Description

Relating To Mental Health.

Education

Last Action

Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.

12/8/2025

Committee Referrals

Education1/16/2025

Full Bill Text

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