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OK HB1144

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/3/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jacob Rosecrants

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Allows students one (1) excused absence per semester for supporting their mental health, with no documentation required from students or parents.

  • Excused mental health absences are counted as valid excuses for attendance recording purposes and do not count against compulsory attendance requirements.

  • Amends 70 O.S. 2021, Sections 1-111 and 10-105 to establish mental health days as an official category of excused school absences.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2025, with an emergency declaration for immediate implementation.

Legislative Description

Schools; attendance; allowing one day per semester for an excused absence for student mental health; effective date; emergency.

Last Action

Referred to Common Education

2/4/2025

Committee Referrals

Common Education2/4/2025
Education Oversight2/4/2025

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