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NY S00974
Bill
Status
1/9/2023
Primary Sponsor
Mario Mattera
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AI Summary
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Allows students ages 6-16 to be excused from school to sound "Taps" at military honors funerals for deceased veterans held in New York State.
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Requires students to notify school administration within two days prior to the absence with the date, time, and location of the funeral.
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Permits schools to waive the two-day notice requirement if the student did not receive two days advance notice, provided notice is given as soon as possible.
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Counts excused absences toward average daily attendance calculations and requires schools to allow reasonable time for students to make up missed work.
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Takes effect July 1 following enactment into law.
Legislative Description
Provides that a minor from six to sixteen years being absent from full time day instruction for the purpose of sounding "Taps" at a military honors funeral held in this state for a deceased veteran shall be excused from school.
Last Action
COMMITTED TO RULES
6/7/2024