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NJ S741
NJ S741Requires child in home education program and parents to meet annually with representative of resident school district.
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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 requires a child in a home education program and the child's parent or guardian to meet annually with a person from the resident school district who has been designated by the school district superintendent. The person designated by the superintendent is to be a school counselor, school nurse, or school social worker employed by the district. The bill provides that there is a twofold purpose for the meeting: to provide the parent or guardian an opportunity to request support from the school district for the home education program; and to provide the person designated by the superintendent an opportunity to conduct a general health and wellness check of the child.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that children participating in a home education program, along with their parents or guardians, must have an annual meeting with a designated representative from their local school district. This representative, chosen by the school district's superintendent, will be a school counselor, school nurse, or school social worker employed by the district. The meetings serve a dual purpose: to allow parents to request support for their home education program from the school district, and for the designated school professional to conduct a general check on the child's health and well-being. This new requirement will take effect at the beginning of the first full school year after the bill becomes law.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (3)
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 |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S741 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S1000/741_I1.HTM |
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