SB721 allows excused absences for middle and high school students participating in career technical education enhancement.

SB721 amends the Education Code to allow excused absences for middle and high school students participating in career technical education enhancement. Students can be excused for one schoolday per school year for such activities, with additional absences permitted at the discretion of the school administrator. Students must notify the school ahead of the absence. The bill also outlines other reasons for excused absences, including illness, jury duty, and attending to family members.

SB721 allows excused absences for middle and high school students participating in career technical education enhancement.

SB721 amends the Education Code to allow excused absences for middle and high school students participating in career technical education enhancement. Students can be excused for one schoolday per school year for such activities, with additional absences permitted at the discretion of the school administrator. Students must notify the school ahead of the absence. The bill also outlines other reasons for excused absences, including illness, jury duty, and attending to family members.