Urges the Department of Education to study and report on mental health-related absences and their impact on student attendance and well-being.

The bill urges the Department of Education to conduct a study on the impact of mental health-related absences on student attendance and well-being. The study will analyze how often students miss school due to mental health concerns, review policies from other states, and evaluate the potential benefits of recognizing such absences. The Department is requested to submit a report with findings and recommendations, including any proposed legislation, to the Legislature before the 2027 Regular Session.

Urges the Department of Education to study and report on mental health-related absences and their impact on student attendance and well-being.

The bill urges the Department of Education to conduct a study on the impact of mental health-related absences on student attendance and well-being. The study will analyze how often students miss school due to mental health concerns, review policies from other states, and evaluate the potential benefits of recognizing such absences. The Department is requested to submit a report with findings and recommendations, including any proposed legislation, to the Legislature before the 2027 Regular Session.