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SB2222Introduced in the Senate

Relating To Mental Health.

IntroducedSenate Education

Introduced by Stanley Chang, District 9

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Requires the Department of Education to identify as an excused absence any absence due to the student's mental or behavioral health. Limits the number of excused absences due to mental or behavioral health that a student may take per academic year. Exempts an absence due to the student's mental or behavioral health from the enforcement of penalties relating to compulsory school attendance.

Where it stands

Referred to EDU, JDC.

January 26, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Pending Introduction.

  2. Introduced and passed First Reading.

  3. Referred to EDU, JDC.

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