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NJ S2414

NJ S2414
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
05/09/2022
In Committee
05/09/2022
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 to develop guidelines for defining excused absences for this reason, including the supporting documentation that may be required by the school district upon the student's return. The bill will take effect on the first day of the second full school year following the date of enactment, but the Commissioner of Education may take necessary administrative action in advance.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Senate Education Hearing (11:00:00 11/27/2023 Committee Room 4, 1st Floor, State House Annex, Trenton, NJ) (on 11/27/2023)

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