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NJ A2520

NJ A2520
Permits school districts to define excused absences from school to include illness based on student's mental or behavioral health and requires Commissioner of Education to develop guidelines for defining excused absence for this reason.


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Introduced
02/14/2022
In Committee
02/14/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Permits school districts to define excused absences from school to include illness based on student's mental or behavioral health and requires Commissioner of Education to develop guidelines for defining excused absence for this reason.

AI Summary

This bill permits school districts to define excused absences from school to include illness based on a student's mental or behavioral health. It also requires the Commissioner of Education, in consultation with the Commissioner of Health, to develop guidelines on defining an excused absence for this reason, including the supporting documentation that may be required. The bill will take effect on the first day of the second full school year following the date of enactment, though the Commissioner of Education may take necessary administrative action in advance.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee (on 02/14/2022)

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