I think this professor needs her head examined. Unless this kid was jumping on a desk brandishing a weapon and creating a rukus, then this is all unnecessary and she should be the one penalized. Sounds like he was simply making an informative presentation calmly, collected, etc. Yeah, she's smart to excuse his absences. Ignorant people really irk me!!
Hey.. this does give me a topic for my next college class though! LOL
Moose