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NJ A1747
NJ A1747Prohibits school district from denying admittance to student due to tardiness or violation of dress code or school uniform policy.
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Introduced
01/14/2020
01/14/2020
In Committee
01/14/2020
01/14/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/11/2022
01/11/2022
Introduced Session
2020-2021 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 admission to school due to tardiness or a violation of the school's uniform policy or dress code, except in cases where the dress code policy prohibits clothing or accessories indicating membership in or affiliation with a criminal gang. The bill also allows parents or guardians to choose not to comply with a school uniform policy without their child being penalized or denied admission to school.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (5)
Mila Jasey (D)*,
Angela Mcknight (D)*,
Verlina Reynolds-Jackson (D)*,
Nicholas Chiaravalloti (D),
Jamel Holley (D),
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee (on 01/14/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2020/A1747 |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2020/A2000/1747_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2020/A2000/1747_I1.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/A2000/1747_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/A2000/1747_I1.PDF |
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