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NJ S3624
NJ S3624Requires school districts to let nonpublic school students participate in district high school interscholastic athletics.
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Introduced
02/23/2023
02/23/2023
In Committee
02/23/2023
02/23/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024
01/08/2024
Introduced Session
2022-2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires school districts to allow students who attend nonpublic schools to try out for, and participate in, a high school interscholastic athletics team or squad in the student's district of residence. The nonpublic school student is required to provide proof of residence in the district, and to meet the sports participation requirements established by the district for students enrolled in the district such as physical examination, insurance, fees, age, and academic requirements. The nonpublic school student is also to comply with the same standards of behavior, responsibilities, and performance as all other members of the team or squad. A board of education may charge a nonpublic school student, other than a student with financial hardship, a fee no greater than the actual cost per pupil of participating in the sport.
AI Summary
This bill requires school districts to allow students who attend nonpublic (private or parochial) schools to try out for and participate in the district's high school interscholastic athletic teams or squads. The nonpublic school student must provide proof of residency in the district and meet the same eligibility requirements as students enrolled in the district, such as physical exams, insurance, fees, age, and academic standards. The nonpublic student must also comply with the same behavioral and performance standards as other team members. The district may charge the nonpublic student a fee no greater than the actual cost per pupil to participate, except for students with financial hardship. The bill does not require the district to provide transportation or change schedules or participation requirements to accommodate nonpublic students.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee (on 02/23/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/S3624 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/S4000/3624_I1.HTM |
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