An Act relative to school absences

This bill allows schools to excuse absences for students participating in national or international competitions sanctioned under the Ted Stevens Act (36 U.S.C. § 2205), provided the student maintains a B average or equivalent. It directly affects students seeking to miss school for such events and school principals who must approve these absences. Key provisions require a minimum B GPA for eligibility and give principals discretion to deny absences exceeding seven consecutive days or fourteen half-days within six months. The bill modifies existing absence rules to add this specific exception for competitive events.