Bill > A4819

This bill provides increased flexibility in school district enrollment for military-connected students by establishing several key protections and options. Under the proposed legislation, school districts participating in inter-local enrollment agreements must provide military-connected students with waivers from residency requirements, enrollment preferences, protection from discrimination, and guaranteed admission regardless of district capacity when a parent has military orders. The bill defines "military-connected students" broadly, including dependents of active duty, National Guard, reserve, and retired service members, as well as children of those who died in service or are civilian Department of Defense employees. Additionally, the bill grants military families several enrollment options, such as maintaining enrollment in their original school district for the remainder of the school year after relocation, keeping 11th-grade students in their original district until high school graduation, and enrolling in schools serving military installation families if temporary housing is unavailable or if the current school district fails to meet certain performance indicators. These provisions aim to provide educational stability and support for families experiencing military-related relocations and transitions.

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https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A4819