HB2702 HFA COWLES 3-23 #1

            Delegate Cowles moves to amend the bill on page 2, section 4, line 12 by striking out subparagraph (ii) in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new subparagraph (ii) to read as follows:

 “(ii) Personal illness or injury of the student’s parent, guardian, custodian, or family member: Provided, That the excuse must provide a reasonable explanation for why the student’s absence was necessary and caused by the illness or injury in the family:  Provided, however, That the principal may request additional documentation including, but not limited to, a statement from a medical, osteopathic or chiropractic physician, physician’s assistant, or nurse practitioner confirming the existence of the family member’s illness or injury;”.

On page 2, section 4, line 32, by striking out subdivision (4) in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new subdivision (4) to read as follows:

“(4) All documentation relating to absences shall be provided to the school not later than three instructional days after the first day the student returns to school.”

And,

On page 3, section 4, line 47, by striking the word “shall” and inserting in lieu thereof the word “may”.

Adopted

Rejected