Requires schools that receive state funds to give students excused absences for attending scheduled elections with their parents
HB 3201 requires all state-funded schools (including public and charter schools) to grant students an excused absence when they accompany a parent, legal guardian, or person standing in loco parentis to vote in a scheduled election. The bill defines "election" broadly to include primaries, general elections, and ballot measures. Students may receive this excused absence only once per election, and schools must encourage students to wear an official sticker or badge upon returning to show they attended the election. This policy directly affects students in state-funded schools and their families who participate in voting.
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Introduction
Feb 2026
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Governor
Introduced Feb 4, 2026
Last action May 15, 2026
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May 15, 2026
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Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
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Feb 4, 2026
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Introduced and Read First Time (H)
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Ken Jamison
DDemocratic
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