SB1020

Allowing up to five educational leave days within definition of "excused absence"

Chamber Passed·2/26/26

Allows up to five educational leave days as excused absences in West Virginia schools.

West Virginia SB1020 amends the definition of "excused absence" to include up to five educational leave days. These days must be documented by a parent's note within three days of the student's return to school. The state board will define what qualifies as educational leave. This change aims to support student enrichment and success through participation in sanctioned activities or programs.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 34–0 · Feb 26
Current
Education Committee
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

0
2
RR
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Passed Senate (Roll No. 247)

34 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Feb 24

9:30 AM

Senate Education Committee Meeting

History

Mar 2

House

To Education

Feb 27

House

House received Senate message

Feb 27

House

Introduced in House