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NJ S486
NJ S486Requires written notification of advanced placement courses to parents of students with disability; prohibits exclusion from advanced placement courses on basis of disability.
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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 school district to annually provide written notification of the availability of advanced placement courses offered by the school district to the parent or guardian of a student with disabilities. The bill requires the written notification to include: (1) the name of the course; (2) a description of the course material; and (3) information on any prerequisite requirements needed to enroll in the course. The bill also prohibits a school district from excluding a student with a disability from participating in an advanced placement course on the basis of the student's disability.
AI Summary
This bill requires school districts to annually inform parents or guardians of students with disabilities, in writing, about the advanced placement (AP) courses available, including the course name, a description of its content, and any necessary prerequisites for enrollment. AP courses are challenging academic classes that can offer college-level credit. Furthermore, the bill explicitly prohibits school districts from preventing a student with a disability from enrolling in an AP course solely because of their disability.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee (on 01/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S486 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S0500/486_I1.HTM |
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