HB 6021 Summary

• Creates an 11-member advisory committee within the Department of Education to aid in determining criteria for excused absences in schools.

• Committee membership includes the superintendent of public instruction, law enforcement representative, education attorney, certificated teacher, education policy expert, two racial equity advocates, three community members representing pupils/parents, and one school counselor or social worker.

• Governor appoints committee members within 90 days of the bill's effective date, with initial appointment deadline of 180 days for first meeting; members serve 3-year terms.

• Members are removed for less than 50% meeting attendance in a calendar year or may be removed by the governor for incompetence, malfeasance, or other good cause, with vacancies filled within 90 days.

• Committee must conduct business at public meetings in compliance with the Open Meetings Act and Freedom of Information Act; members serve without compensation but may be reimbursed for expenses.