Bill > S658

This bill amends existing New Jersey law to raise the age for compulsory school attendance from 16 to 18 years old, or until a student graduates from high school, whichever comes first. This means parents or guardians are now legally required to ensure their children attend school until they turn 18 or complete their high school education. The bill also updates related provisions concerning truancy and penalties for non-compliance, clarifying that these apply to children required to attend school under the new age requirement. Importantly, this change will not affect students who had already started ninth grade before the bill becomes law.