Massachusetts S420 supports student participation in 4-H programs by ensuring class grades are not adversely affected and allowing excused absences.

Massachusetts S420 amends Chapter 76 of the General Laws to support student participation in 4-H programs. It ensures that students who participate in 4-H activities or programs are credited as present for up to five school days, similar to educational field trips. School committees must ensure that students' class grades are not adversely affected due to participation in 4-H activities. Upon request, a 4-H agent must provide documentation of student participation. The act also allows students to make up missed school work. This legislation takes effect starting the 2025-2026 academic year.

Massachusetts S420 supports student participation in 4-H programs by ensuring class grades are not adversely affected and allowing excused absences.

Massachusetts S420 amends Chapter 76 of the General Laws to support student participation in 4-H programs. It ensures that students who participate in 4-H activities or programs are credited as present for up to five school days, similar to educational field trips. School committees must ensure that students' class grades are not adversely affected due to participation in 4-H activities. Upon request, a 4-H agent must provide documentation of student participation. The act also allows students to make up missed school work. This legislation takes effect starting the 2025-2026 academic year.