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NJ A1823

NJ A1823
Requires school district to allow graduating student to wear military sash while participating in high school graduation ceremony.


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Introduced
01/14/2020
In Committee
01/14/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/11/2022

Introduced Session

2020-2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Under current law, school districts are required to allow a student to wear a military dress uniform issued by a branch of the United States Armed Forces while participating in the student's high school graduation ceremony if the student has: 1. fulfilled all of the State and local requirements for receiving a high school diploma, and is otherwise eligible to participate in the high school graduation ceremony; and 2. completed basic training for, and is an active member of, a branch of the United States Armed Forces. This bill amends the law to also require school districts to allow graduating students to wear a military sash or stole issued to the student by a branch of the United States Armed Forces while participating in their high school graduation ceremony if they have fulfilled all of the State and local requirements for receiving a high school diploma, and are otherwise eligible to participate in the high school graduation ceremony. A military sash or stole is worn atop a graduation robe and is issued by a recruiter of the graduate's service branch upon enlistment.

AI Summary

This bill amends the existing law to require school districts to allow graduating students to wear a military sash or stole issued by a branch of the United States Armed Forces during their high school graduation ceremony, in addition to the existing requirement to allow students to wear their military dress uniform. To be eligible, the student must have fulfilled all state and local requirements for receiving a high school diploma and be otherwise eligible to participate in the graduation ceremony. This bill aims to recognize the service and achievements of graduating students who have enlisted in the military.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (8)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee (on 01/14/2020)

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