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MI SB0029
Bill
AI Summary
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Schools must treat up to 5 absences per year due to mental or behavioral health illnesses as excused absences without requiring a medical note.
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Students must be allowed to make up schoolwork missed during mental health absences.
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Schools may refer students to appropriate personnel if absences for mental health reasons exceed 2 days, as determined by the school board or academy board.
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"Medical note" is defined as a note from a mental health professional as defined in the Mental Health Code.
Legislative Description
Education: attendance; excused mental health days; allow certain number. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec. 1586a.
Education: school districts
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Education
1/18/2023
Committee Referrals
Education1/18/2023
Full Bill Text
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