Local school systems; adopt policies that encourage student civic and political participation; urge

This bill is a non-binding resolution that urges local school systems to adopt policies encouraging student civic and political participation. It specifically asks schools to allow students to exercise free speech rights without punishment and to grant excused absences for students attending civic or political events. The resolution aims to promote student engagement in their communities but does not mandate any specific actions or changes to existing laws. As a symbolic measure, it relies on voluntary adoption by school districts rather than creating enforceable requirements.