Hawaii bills · 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii SB 34
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
Cosponsors (1)
- Gabbard (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Hawaii legislature· description
Requires the Department of Education to identify an absence due to the mental health of a student as an excused absence. Defines the term "excused absence". Exempts an absence due to the mental health of a student from the enforcement of penalties relating to compulsory attendance at school. Limits the number of excused absences that may be taken by a student due to mental health reasons.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jan 8, 2025 · Senate
Pending Introduction. - Jan 15, 2025 · Senate
Introduced and passed First Reading. - Jan 16, 2025 · Senate
Referred to EDU, JDC. - Dec 8, 2025 · Legislature
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.