States consider laws that would accept mental health as a valid excuse for a school absence
Arizona and Utah have proposed laws to provide mental health days for kids. This would add mental and behavioral health to the reasons students can be absent, just like a sick day.
and last updated 2021-02-18 20:04:27-05
Itâs no secret that remote learning and isolation are both tough on kids.
âWe know that the routine of a school day is exceedingly important for kids for developing minds,â Dr. Chris Rogers, child psychiatry specialist and medical director of Child and Adolescent Services at the Medical Center of Aurora Behavioral Health campus said.