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NJ A700

NJ A700
Requires DOE to include military-connected student identifier in student-level database; requires district inform teacher when military-connected student enrolls in class taught by teacher.


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Introduced
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026

Introduced Session

2024-2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill requires the Department of Education to maintain an indicator for military-connected students in its student-level database. The bill also requires the Commissioner of Education to annually report statistics on the academic engagement and outcomes of these students, including attendance rates, performance on the State assessments, and high school graduation rates. The reported information must be consistent with the provisions of federal law that protect the confidentiality of student records. The bill also allows a parent or guardian to opt their child out of being identified as a military-connected student, in which case the student's classroom teacher will not be notified upon enrollment.

AI Summary

This bill requires the Department of Education (DOE) to maintain an indicator for military-connected students in its student-level database. The bill also mandates the Commissioner of Education to annually report statistics on the academic engagement and outcomes of these students, such as attendance rates, performance on state assessments, and high school graduation rates, while ensuring confidentiality in accordance with federal law. Additionally, the bill allows parents or guardians to opt their child out of being identified as a military-connected student, in which case the student's classroom teacher will not be notified upon enrollment.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee (on 01/09/2024)

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