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NJ A5148
NJ A5148Permits excused absence for student enlisted or planning to enlist Armed Forces of United States or National Guard.
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Introduced
12/16/2024
12/16/2024
In Committee
12/16/2024
12/16/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill permits excused absences for students enlisted or planning to enlist in the active and reserve components of the Armed Forces of the United States or the National Guard. The bill requires a student enrolled in grade 12 who enlists, or plans to enlist, in the Armed Forces of the United States and who is absent from school to complete a military enlistment activity to receive a State-excused absence for that purpose. The absence is not to be included on a student's transcript, application, employment form, or any similar form requested. The absence is also not to be considered when determining if a student has a perfect attendance record for the school year. Under the bill, a military enlistment activity means any activity required by the Armed Forces of the United States to be eligible to enlist including, but not limited to, any testing, medical or physical evaluations, interviews, and fingerprinting.
AI Summary
This bill allows 12th-grade public school students who are enlisting or planning to enlist in the military (including active and reserve components of the Armed Forces or the National Guard) to receive excused absences for military enlistment activities. These activities can include testing, medical evaluations, physical exams, interviews, and fingerprinting. The bill ensures that such absences will not be recorded negatively on the student's attendance record, transcript, applications, or employment forms, and will not prevent a student from being considered for a perfect attendance record. To qualify for these excused absences, students must provide documentation to the school superintendent or administrative principal verifying the purpose of their absence. The bill aims to support students pursuing military service by removing potential administrative barriers that might complicate their enlistment process, and it takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (13)
Dawn Fantasia (R)*,
Verlina Reynolds-Jackson (D)*,
John Azzariti (R),
Al Barlas (R),
Clinton Calabrese (D),
Aura Dunn (R),
Vicky Flynn (R),
Michael Inganamort (R),
Paul Kanitra (R),
Michele Matsikoudis (R),
Gregory Myhre (R),
Alex Sauickie (R),
Gerry Scharfenberger (R),
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee (on 12/16/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A5148 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A5500/5148_I1.HTM |
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