Amends compulsory education laws to modify absenteeism and truancy policies and attendance requirements for military-connected students.

This bill amends compulsory education laws by modifying absenteeism and truancy policies adopted by school districts. It requires these policies to allow excused absences for illness, medical appointments, family emergencies, religious observances, and preapproved educational opportunities. The policies must define unexcused absences, the criteria for determining them, and the penalties associated with them. Additionally, the bill adds exemptions for children undergoing military entrance processing or engaged in military service.

Amends compulsory education laws to modify absenteeism and truancy policies and attendance requirements for military-connected students.

This bill amends compulsory education laws by modifying absenteeism and truancy policies adopted by school districts. It requires these policies to allow excused absences for illness, medical appointments, family emergencies, religious observances, and preapproved educational opportunities. The policies must define unexcused absences, the criteria for determining them, and the penalties associated with them. Additionally, the bill adds exemptions for children undergoing military entrance processing or engaged in military service.