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Excused absences that high school students in Oregon are allowed in a three-month period. Under a new law, mental or behavioral health problems now fall in this category. Utah has a similar law.

Excused absences that high school students in Oregon are allowed in a three-month period. Under a new law, mental or behavioral health problems now fall in this category. Utah has a similar law.

Caroline Cournoyer is GOVERNING's senior web editor.