Texas HB161 allows excused absences for students with menstrual disorders.
Texas HB161 amends the Education Code to allow students to be excused from attending public school for up to 10 days per school year due to symptoms related to menstrual disorders. The bill requires documentation from a licensed physician to excuse the absence. Students must complete missed school work to have the absence counted as compulsory attendance. The changes apply starting with the 2025-2026 school year.
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