Bill
SB 910
SB 910 expands excused absence eligibility for West Virginia students participating in designated school extracurricular activities, increasing access to co-curricular opportunities without attendance penalties.
SB 910 removes restrictions that currently limit excused absences for students participating in certain extracurricular activities in West Virginia schools. The bill aims to clarify or expand what counts as a valid reason for missing class when students are involved in approved school-sponsored programs. This addresses what sponsors view as an unintended consequence of existing attendance policies.
Student attendance policies directly affect both academic performance metrics and school funding formulas tied to attendance rates. The bill recognizes that rigid absence policies may discourage student participation in valuable extracurricular programs—including sports, arts, and academic competitions—that develop skills beyond classroom learning. Clarifying these policies could increase student engagement in co-curricular opportunities while maintaining attendance accountability.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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