A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1586a.
The bill aims to amend the 1976 PA 451, known as "The Revised School Code," by adding section 1586a. This bill mandates that public school officials consider up to five absences due to a pupil's mental or behavioral health illness as excused, without requiring a medical note. It also ensures that students are given the opportunity to make up any missed school work due to such absences. Furthermore, if a student is absent for two or more days for these reasons, school officials may refer the student to appropriate school personnel for support, with the decision made by the relevant school district board or public school academy's board of directors. The term "medical note" within this context is defined as a note issued by a mental health professional.
Co-sponsored by Sens.
Referred to the Committee on Education
