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NJ S434
NJ S434Permits students to be eligible for high school graduation credits in health, safety, and physical education for completing county fire academy course under certain circumstances.
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Introduced
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The bill permits a student who successfully completes a course at a county fire academy to be eligible to receive credit toward meeting the high school graduation requirements for health, safety, and physical education if the student meets certain criteria. The student is required to: be between the ages of 16 and 18 years old; complete an examination, as applicable, to become a junior firefighter, or equivalent; and commit to volunteer at the fire department that serves the municipality in which the student resides for a period of two years.
AI Summary
This bill permits students between the ages of 16 and 18 to receive high school graduation credits for health, safety, and physical education if they successfully complete a course at a county fire academy, complete an examination to become a junior firefighter or equivalent, and commit to volunteer at the fire department that serves their municipality for two years. The bill also clarifies that this does not fulfill the requirement to become a member of the Junior Firefighter's Auxiliary.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee (on 01/09/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S434 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S0500/434_I1.HTM |
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