HB125

Regards excused school absences for 4-H and FFA programs

Chamber Passed·3/18/26

Ohio HB125 allows excused absences for students in grades K-12 to participate in 4-H and FFA programs.

Ohio HB125 modifies the state's educational code to allow excused absences for students in grades K-12 to participate in scheduled 4-H and FFA programs. A 4-H or FFA educator must submit written documentation to the school principal or attendance officer as proof of participation. The school district must provide an opportunity for the student to make up missed school work, and class grades should not be adversely affected.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 95–0 · Mar 18
Current
Education Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

95 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Jun 2

3:00 PM

Senate Education T./Creech, 2nd Hearing, Proponent

May 19

3:00 PM

Senate Education T./Creech, 1st Hearing, Sponsor

History

Mar 25

Senate

Referred to committee: Education

Mar 19

Senate

Introduced

Mar 18

House

Passed