2025 House Bill 4665

Education: attendance; excused absence from public school for participating in events offered by the National FFA Organization, the Michigan FFA, a 4-H club, or other livestock-related activities; provide for.

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1138a.

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The bill requires Michigan public schools to excuse up to six absences per year for students in good academic standing who participate in approved agricultural organization events, and mandates that attendance policies be updated accordingly.

Introduced in the House

June 17, 2025

Introduced by Rep. Angela Witwer (D-76) and seven co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Nancy DeBoer (R-86), Reggie Miller (D-31), Jennifer Conlin (D-48), Kelly Breen (D-21), Sharon MacDonell (D-56), Mike McFall (D-14) and Helena Scott (D-8)

Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce

Oct. 22, 2025

Reported without amendment

Substitute H-1 offered by Rep. Angela Witwer (D-76)

The substitute passed by voice vote

Oct. 23, 2025

Passed in the House 101 to 4 (details)

Motion to give immediate effect by Rep. Bryan Posthumus (R-90)

The motion prevailed by voice vote

Received in the Senate

Oct. 28, 2025

Referred to the Committee on Education