requiring schools to provide excused absences for certain religious instruction, defining released time courses, and permitting schools to adopt policies and provide credit for released time courses.

Summary

The bill would let students leave school for approved religious instruction, counting the time as attended for funding and attendance purposes. Schools must adopt policies, obtain parental consent, and may award credit based on secular criteria. It affects public‑school students, parents, and any independent groups offering religious courses.

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