Massachusetts S1421 amends school attendance policies to allow excused absences for mental health reasons.
Massachusetts S1421 amends the General Laws to allow excused absences for mental health reasons, treating them the same as physical health absences. Students with mental health-related absences must provide documentation from guardians or health professionals, similar to physical health absences. Upon returning to school, students with mental health absences may meet with a certified school counselor but are not required to do so.
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