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NJ A4879

NJ A4879
Prohibits 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
In Committee
01/15/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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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