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NJ A3615
NJ A3615Provides excused absence for public school student who participates in musical performance at military funeral, including playing "Taps."
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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 provides that any pupil of a public school who is absent from school on any day to participate in a musical performance at a military funeral honoring a veteran or a member of the United States Armed Forces or the New Jersey National Guard, including but not limited to, the playing of "Taps" in conjunction with a national veterans' organization, will have the absence recorded as an excused absence. Under the bill, the absence will be recorded as an excused absence on the pupil's attendance record or on that of any group or class of which he is a member. Any transcript, application, employment form, or any similar form on which information concerning a pupil's attendance record is requested will show only absences other than excused absences authorized under the bill.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing law to ensure that a public school student's absence is recorded as excused if they participate in a musical performance at a military funeral honoring a veteran or a member of the United States Armed Forces or the New Jersey National Guard, which includes playing "Taps" with a veterans' organization. This means such absences will not negatively impact a student's attendance record on transcripts or applications, and will not be counted against them when determining perfect attendance for the school year. The bill also defines "veteran" as someone who served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces and was discharged honorably.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly 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/A3615 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A4000/3615_I1.HTM |
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