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NJ A4034
NJ A4034Requires school districts to award students high school graduation credits in health, safety, and physical education for completing county fire academy course under certain circumstances.
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Introduced
03/07/2024
03/07/2024
In Committee
03/07/2024
03/07/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The bill permits a student who successfully completes a course at a county fire academy to be eligible to receive credit toward meeting the high school graduation requirements for health, safety, and physical education if the student meets certain criteria. The student is required to: be between the ages of 16 and 18 years old; complete an examination, as applicable, to become a junior firefighter, or equivalent; and commit to volunteer at the fire department that serves the municipality in which the student resides for a period of two years.
AI Summary
This bill permits a student between the ages of 16 and 18 who successfully completes a course at a county fire academy and becomes a junior firefighter or equivalent to receive credit towards meeting the high school graduation requirements for health, safety, and physical education, provided the student commits to volunteer at the local fire department for two years. The bill specifies that this credit does not fulfill the requirement to become a member of the Junior Firefighter's Auxiliary.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee (on 03/07/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A4034 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A4500/4034_I1.HTM |
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