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Bill > S280
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill lowers the age requirement for compulsory school attendance from six to five years of age. The bill also includes technical corrections to sections of law regarding student truancy to reflect the lower age for compulsory school attendance established by the bill.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing New Jersey law to lower the mandatory school attendance age from six years old to five years old, meaning parents or guardians will be required to ensure their children attend school starting at age five instead of six. The bill also makes technical adjustments to laws concerning student truancy, which is when a child repeatedly misses school without a valid excuse, to align with this new lower age requirement, ensuring that the legal framework for addressing unexcused absences and the responsibilities of parents or guardians apply to five-year-olds as well as older children up to age 16.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S280 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S0500/280_I1.HTM |
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