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NJ S1343
NJ S1343Permits students to be eligible for high school graduation credits in health, safety, and physical education for completing county fire academy course under certain circumstances.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
03/02/2026
03/02/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 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 allows students aged 16 to 18 to earn high school graduation credits in health, safety, and physical education by successfully completing a county fire academy course, provided they pass an exam to become a junior firefighter or an equivalent role and commit to volunteering with their local fire department for two years. This initiative aims to provide an alternative pathway for students to fulfill these graduation requirements while contributing to their communities.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Reported from Senate Committee, 2nd Reading (on 03/02/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S1343 |
| Analysis - Statement SED 3/2/26 | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S1500/1343_S1.PDF |
| Analysis - Technical Review Of Prefiled Bill | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S1500/1343_T1.PDF |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S1500/1343_I1.HTM |
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