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MA H667

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Alice Peisch

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Permits excused absences for students participating in national or international competitions sanctioned by a U.S. national governing body under the Ted Stevens Olympic and Amateur Sports Act (36 U.S.C. 2205)
  • Requires students seeking these excused absences to maintain a B grade point average or equivalent in academic courses
  • Grants school principals discretion over absences exceeding 7 full-day sessions or 14 half-day sessions within a 6-month period
  • Amends Section 1 of Chapter 76 of the Massachusetts General Laws governing compulsory school attendance

Legislative Description

Relative to school absences

Last Action

Read second and ordered to a third reading

10/2/2025

Committee Referrals

Steering, Policy and Scheduling9/25/2025
Education2/27/2025

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