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NJ A386

NJ A386
Establishes certain procedural requirements to enroll or withdraw child from school district.


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Introduced
01/11/2022
In Committee
01/11/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill requires that when a child is enrolled in a school district for the first time, or a child is being withdrawn from enrollment in a school district, each parent or legal guardian of the child must be physically present at the time of enrollment or withdrawal, and the parents or guardians must provide a valid form of identification. If any parent or guardian of the child is unable to be present, a notarized letter shall be provided by the parent or guardian indicating that the parent or guardian agrees that the child is to be enrolled in, or withdrawn from, the school district. Under the bill, the child's parents or guardians must provide to the school district a copy of any custody agreement or custody order pertaining to the child. In addition, the bill requires that a school district's application to enroll or withdraw a child include a question regarding whether there is a pending custody case involving the child.

AI Summary

This bill establishes certain procedural requirements for enrolling or withdrawing a child from a school district. The key provisions are: (1) each parent or legal guardian must be physically present at the time of enrollment or withdrawal, and provide a valid form of identification; if a parent/guardian is unable to be present, a notarized letter must be provided; (2) the child's parents/guardians must provide the school district with any custody agreements or orders pertaining to the child; and (3) the school district's enrollment/withdrawal application must include a question about any pending custody cases involving the child. The bill will take effect in the first full school year after enactment.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee (on 01/11/2022)

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