Relating to excused absences from public school for a student's mental or behavioral health.

SB 52 allows Texas public school students to be excused for up to five days per school year to seek mental or behavioral health treatment, support, or diagnosis. School districts must excuse these absences with documentation from a healthcare professional, though they may create policies allowing absences without documentation if students provide prior treatment records or meet with a school counselor (with parental consent). Excused absences cannot penalize students, count against attendance records, or prevent them from making up missed work. The bill directly affects public school students in Texas, school districts, and healthcare providers who provide documentation for treatment. It takes effect for the 2025-2026 school year.