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NJ A3096

NJ A3096
Requires school districts to permit students five excused absences for mental or behavioral health reasons.


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Introduced
03/07/2022
In Committee
03/07/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Requires school districts to permit students five excused absences for mental or behavioral health reasons.

AI Summary

This bill requires school districts to permit students up to five excused absences per school year for mental or behavioral health reasons. The absences will be recorded as excused and will not count against the student's attendance record or perfect attendance status. The bill also directs the Commissioner of Education, in consultation with the Commissioner of Health, to develop guidelines on defining an excused absence based on a student's mental or behavioral health. The bill will take effect 180 days after enactment but will remain inoperative until the start of the next full school year, allowing the Commissioner of Education to take necessary preparatory actions for implementation.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee (on 03/07/2022)

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