OH HB125

School districts must grant excused absences to students in grades K-12 for participation in scheduled 4-H and FFA activities and programs

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

Students must be given the opportunity to make up any missed school work, and class grades cannot be adversely affected due to the absence

Excused absences cannot be granted during scheduled state assessment testing periods

Students who are disciplined, suspended, or expelled cannot receive excused absences if their punishment would otherwise preclude participation in field trips or extracurricular activities