Relating to: health care providers providing excused absences under the compulsory school attendance law.

SB 920 amends Wisconsin law to allow more health care providers to issue written excuses for student absences under the state's compulsory school attendance rules. It specifically permits licensed physicians, dentists, chiropractors, optometrists, psychologists, physician assistants, advanced practice nurses, registered nurses, and Christian Science practitioners (listed in the Christian Science Journal) to provide these excuses. The written excuse must state the valid time period, which cannot exceed 30 days. This change directly affects students needing medical or mental health absences and school staff responsible for verifying attendance. The law takes effect on September 1, 2026.