Illinois HB2802 allows excused absences for students participating in STEAM-related externships or volunteering.
HB2802 amends the Illinois School Code to permit students in grades 6 through 12 to have one excused absence per school year for STEAM-related externships or volunteer opportunities. The school board may require advance notice and documentation of the participation. This bill aims to encourage students to engage in science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics fields outside the classroom.
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