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NJ A3834
NJ A3834Requires school districts to let nonpublic school students participate in district high school interscholastic athletics.
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Introduced
02/22/2024
02/22/2024
In Committee
02/22/2024
02/22/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires school districts to allow students who attend nonpublic schools to try out for, and participate in, a high school interscholastic athletics team or squad in the student's district of residence. The nonpublic school student is required to provide proof of residence in the district, and to meet the sports participation requirements established by the district for students enrolled in the district such as physical examination, insurance, fees, age, and academic requirements. The nonpublic school student is also to comply with the same standards of behavior, responsibilities, and performance as all other members of the team or squad. A board of education may charge a nonpublic school student, other than a student with financial hardship, a fee no greater than the actual cost per pupil of participating in the sport.
AI Summary
This bill requires school districts to allow students who attend nonpublic (private) schools to try out for and participate in the district's high school interscholastic athletics teams or squads. The nonpublic school students must provide proof of residency in the district, meet the same sports participation requirements as district students (such as physical exams, insurance, fees, etc.), and comply with the same standards of behavior, responsibilities, and performance. The school district may charge the nonpublic school student a fee no greater than the actual cost per pupil of participating in the sport, except for students with financial hardship. The bill also clarifies that school districts are not required to provide transportation services or change schedules or participation requirements to accommodate the nonpublic school students.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee (on 02/22/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A3834 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A4000/3834_I1.HTM |
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