LEGISLATIVE SERVICES AGENCY OFFICE OF FISCAL AND MANAGEMENT ANALYSIS 200 W. Washington St., Suite 301 Indianapolis, IN 46204 (317) 233-0696 iga.in.gov FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT LS 6911 NOTE PREPARED: Jan 2, 2024 BILL NUMBER: HB 1361 BILL AMENDED: SUBJECT: Excused Absence from School. FIRST AUTHOR: Rep. Aylesworth BILL STATUS: As Introduced FIRST SPONSOR: FUNDS AFFECTED: GENERAL IMPACT: No Fiscal Impact DEDICATED FEDERAL Summary of Legislation: This bill provides that the governing body of a school corporation or the chief administrative officer of a nonpublic school system shall authorize the absence and excuse of a school student if the student participates in certain events offered by the National FFA Organization, the Indiana FFA Association, or a 4-H club. The bill provides that a student's excused absences may not exceed six days in a school year. It provides that the student must be in good academic standing. Effective Date: July 1, 2024. Explanation of State Expenditures: Explanation of State Revenues: Explanation of Local Expenditures: Explanation of Local Revenues: State Agencies Affected: Local Agencies Affected: Information Sources: Fiscal Analyst: Kelan Fong, 317-232-9592. HB 1361 1