Lawmakers in Michigan have introduced a bill that would allow students excused absences from public school for mental health, ABC affiliate WPBN reported April 24.
The bill aims to revise public school codes, allowing each student in the system five excused absence days for mental health purposes. The bill also states that after two mental health absences, the school can refer a student to a school counselor or psychologist.
The bill would not require a medical note for the absence to be excused. It was introduced to the Michigan House on April 12 and awaits a vote from the House Committee on Education.