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NJ S4062

NJ S4062
Permits advanced practice nurse to provide documentation to school district of need for home instruction due to student's health condition.


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Introduced
11/27/2023
In Committee
11/27/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill allows an advanced practice nurse to provide the required written determination documenting a student's need for confinement at the student's residence or other treatment setting in order for a school district to provide home instruction due to the student's temporary or chronic health condition or need for treatment. Under State Board of Education regulations at N.J.A.C.6A:16-10.1, this documentation may only be provided by the student's physician. The bill's provisions are in addition to any other State Board of Education requirements in regard to a student's receipt of home instruction from the school district.

AI Summary

This bill allows an advanced practice nurse, in addition to a physician, to provide the written determination that a student requires home instruction due to a temporary or chronic health condition. This documentation is necessary for a school district to provide home instruction to a student, under existing State Board of Education regulations. The bill's provisions are in addition to any other requirements for a student to receive home instruction from the school district.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee (on 11/27/2023)

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