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NJ A1068
NJ A1068Extends limitations on expulsions and suspensions for young students to students in grade three.
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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
Current law places limits on expulsions and suspensions for students enrolled in preschool through second grade in a school district or charter school. This bill extends those limits to students enrolled in third grade in a school district or charter school. Under the bill, students in kindergarten through third grade may not be expelled from school, except as provided pursuant to the "Zero Tolerance for Guns Act," P.L.1995, c.127 (C.18A:37-7 et seq.). The bill also prohibits out-of-school suspensions for students in kindergarten through third grade, except when the suspension is based on conduct that is of a violent or sexual nature that endangers others.
AI Summary
This bill extends the current limitations on expulsions and suspensions for students in preschool through second grade to also include students in third grade in school districts and charter schools. Under the bill, students in kindergarten through third grade may not be expelled from school, except as provided under the "Zero Tolerance for Guns Act." Additionally, the bill prohibits out-of-school suspensions for students in kindergarten through third grade, except when the suspension is based on conduct that is violent or sexual in nature and endangers others.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly 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/A1068 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A1500/1068_I1.HTM |
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