OH HB135

School districts must grant excused absences to students in grades kindergarten through twelve for participation in scheduled 4-H and FFA activities or programs, subject to existing attendance regulations

A 4-H or FFA educator must submit written documentation to the school principal or attendance officer as proof of student participation in the activity or program

Students must be given the opportunity to make up any schoolwork missed during the absence, and class grades cannot be adversely affected by the excused absence

School principals cannot grant excused absences under this section if the absence occurs during scheduled administration of state assessments or during any period when the student has been disciplined, suspended, or expelled in a way that would prohibit participation in educational field trips or extracurricular activities