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IL SB1577
Bill
Status
Passed
8/6/2021
Primary Sponsor
Robert Martwick
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AI Summary
- Students in Illinois public schools may take up to 5 excused mental or behavioral health days per school year without providing a medical note
- Students must be given the opportunity to make up any school work missed during mental or behavioral health absences
- After a student uses a second mental health day, schools may refer the student to appropriate school support personnel
- The definition of "valid cause" for school absence is expanded to explicitly include mental or behavioral health of the student
- These provisions amend the School Code sections on compulsory school attendance and truancy definitions
Legislative Description
SCH CD-ABSENCE-MENTAL HEALTH
Last Action
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 102-0321
8/6/2021
Committee Referrals
Elementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter School5/4/2021
Rules4/23/2021
Education3/9/2021
Assignments2/26/2021
Full Bill Text
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