New school absence code for mental exhaustion for neurodivergent children — 8 signatures. Status: open.
The petition calls for the Government to create a new, specific absence code for neurodivergent children who need a day off because of sensory overload, burnout or mental exhaustion.
The Core Arguments Behind the Request are: - Adjustments are needed to ensure neurodivergent students are treated fairly - End the potential criminalisation of Mental Health Absence: i.e. Prevent parents of neurodivergent children from potentially being fined or prosecuted under current truancy laws when their child is unable to attend school due to sensory overload or autistic burnout.
View this petition on the official UK Parliament website