HB 1017·VA·house
School boards; excusing students from attendance at school, verified medical reasons.
In CommitteeFiled Jan 14, 2026
Sponsor: Tran
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Continued from last session
Jul 21, 2026
Summary
The bill directs each local school board to automatically excuse a pupil who is absent for a continuous period of 30 school days or less, provided the absence is documented in writing by a health‑care provider. It applies to all public school students in Virginia and ensures that medically‑necessary absences are not counted against attendance records.
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