4-H Excused Absences Signed by Governor

Gov. Stitt on signed House Bill 1006 into law, which will grant 4-H students an excused - activity.

The bill’s author, - four years as a way to - 4-H.

“Students that other school activities already get excused absences,” West said. “Our 4-H students deserve the same consideration to not have their grades negathat is recognized by the county 4-H facilitator.”

This will allow missed work, West said.

He said the request for the measure was from a constituent, but it -

The number of excused absences allowed is still subject to the a local school board. Students are not excused if they miss days during statewide assessments or for which the student has - extracurricular activity. through local school disof the Oklahoma State University Extension Program. FFA, by conlocal school districts but overseen by the state DeTechnology Education. the challenge West said he had to overcome in convincing other lawmakers to vote in favor of the bill. The measure - ate on March 19 this year. author, Sen. Casey Murdock, R-Felt, for getting - dle and sent to the governor who quickly signed it into law. The bill will after the Legislature adjourns sine die, in time for the next school year, West said.

Rick West serves - - tives. His district includes