Pennsylvania SB781 mandates schools to adopt policies for excused mental health days for students.
Pennsylvania SB781 amends the Public School Code of 1949 to require public, nonpublic, and private schools to adopt policies for excused absences, termed "mental health days," starting in the 2026-2027 school year. These policies allow students to take excused absences to address mental health conditions, including those not diagnosed by a professional, and situations like family deaths, bullying, or traumatic events.
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