Removes cap on excused absences for students in approved extracurricular activities.

West Virginia Senate Bill 910 removes the unintended limitation on excused absences for students participating in school-approved extracurricular activities. The bill ensures that excused absences for activities such as athletics, fine arts, and academic competitions are not subject to a numerical cap, provided the activity is approved by the school principal, a parent or guardian consents, and the activity has an educational purpose. The bill also mandates that schools make meaningful contact with parents to discuss attendance and prevent truancy.

Removes cap on excused absences for students in approved extracurricular activities.

West Virginia Senate Bill 910 removes the unintended limitation on excused absences for students participating in school-approved extracurricular activities. The bill ensures that excused absences for activities such as athletics, fine arts, and academic competitions are not subject to a numerical cap, provided the activity is approved by the school principal, a parent or guardian consents, and the activity has an educational purpose. The bill also mandates that schools make meaningful contact with parents to discuss attendance and prevent truancy.