Last summer, Oregon passed a bill that allows students to take excused absences for mental health related issues. Advocates said it would reduce stigma and encourage students to seek necessary treatment. Now, California is considering something similar.
In July of 2019, Oregon passed a bill that allows students to take excused absences for mental health related issues.
He says anything that reduces stigma could go a long way to prevent tragedies like the one his family suffered."It's not the time to be shy. It's the time to bring these conversations out of the shadows so we can help those who need it." El Cerrito High operates on a block schedule, which means each student only has four classes a semester with a year's worth of material condensed into each class. That makes it extra difficult to catch up when students miss a lot of instructional time. Rader says there's a clear correlation between students with mental health challenges and absences, especially for those with anxiety.
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