Bill > A3340

This bill clarifies the documentation requirements for students who need home instruction due to a health condition by expanding the list of healthcare professionals who can provide written documentation to school districts. Specifically, the bill allows physicians, physician assistants, and advanced practice nurses to submit documentation for home instruction when a student's health condition requires confinement at home or in another treatment setting for more than 17 cumulative school days during the year (previously the limit was 15 days). The bill modifies existing education regulations to add physician assistants to the list of approved healthcare professionals who can certify a student's need for home instruction. This change provides more flexibility for families and students by allowing a broader range of qualified healthcare professionals to support home instruction requests when a student's medical condition prevents them from attending school regularly. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Education, Health and Social Services

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A3340