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NJ A4879
NJ A4879Prohibits school district from denying admittance to student due to tardiness or violation of dress code or school uniform policy.
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Introduced
01/15/2019
01/15/2019
In Committee
01/15/2019
01/15/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2020
01/08/2020
Introduced Session
2018-2019 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill provides that a student cannot be denied admittance to school due to tardiness. The bill also provides that a student cannot be denied admittance to school due to a violation of a school uniform policy or dress code policy, except in the case of a violation of section 2 of P.L.1996, c.93 (C. 18A:11-9). That section of law allows a board of education to adopt a dress code policy that prohibits students from wearing clothing, apparel, or accessories indicating membership in, or affiliation with, any gang associated with criminal activities.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits school districts from denying a student's admittance to school due to tardiness or a violation of the school's uniform policy or dress code, except in cases where the violation indicates the student's affiliation with a criminal gang. The bill also requires school districts to assist economically disadvantaged students in complying with a school uniform policy and to provide a method for parents to opt out of such a policy without their child being penalized.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee (on 01/15/2019)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/A5000/4879_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/A5000/4879_I1.PDF |
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