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NJ A3340

NJ A3340
Clarifies which health care professional may provide documentation to school district of need for home instruction due to student's health condition.


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Introduced
01/09/2024
In Committee
05/12/2025
Crossed Over
03/24/2025
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2024-2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Clarifies which health care professional may provide documentation to school district of need for home instruction due to student's health condition.

AI Summary

This bill clarifies that a physician, physician assistant, or advanced practice nurse can provide documentation to a school district to request home instruction for a student due to a temporary or chronic health condition or need for treatment that prevents the student from attending their usual educational setting. The bill requires the documentation to show the projected need for confinement at the student's residence or other treatment setting for more than 15 cumulative school days during the school year, down from the previous requirement of 20 days. The provisions of this bill are in addition to any other home instruction requirements established by the State Board of Education.

Committee Categories

Education, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Received in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee (on 05/12/2025)

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