HB4665

Education: attendance; excused absence from public school for participating in events offered by the National FFA Organization, the Michigan FFA, a 4-H club, or other livestock-related activities; provide for. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec. 1138a.

Chamber Passed·10/23/25

Allows excused absences for students to participate in FFA and 4-H events.

This bill amends the Michigan education code to allow excused absences for students participating in events offered by the National FFA Organization, the Michigan FFA, a 4-H club, or other livestock-related activities. The absences are excused if the student is in good academic standing and does not exceed six excused absences per school year. School boards must ensure their attendance policies align with this provision.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 101–4 · Oct 23, 2025
Current
Education Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

101 Yea

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4 Nay

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Calendar

Oct 22, 2025

10:30 AM

House Education and Workforce

History

Oct 28, 2025

Senate

Passed By House With Immediate Effect

Oct 28, 2025

Senate

Referred To Committee On Education

Oct 23, 2025

House

Read A Third Time