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NJ S1481
NJ S1481Authorizes board of education to establish community service credit program for high school students.
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Introduced
02/16/2016
02/16/2016
In Committee
02/16/2016
02/16/2016
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2018
01/08/2018
Introduced Session
2016-2017 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill authorizes a board of education that includes grades 9 through 12 to establish a community service credit program. The program will allow a high school student to earn credit as an optional elective towards the high school graduation requirements upon the completion of an approved community service activity. Under the bill, the board of education will determine the number of hours of community service that a student must complete in order to receive the credit and the number of credits that may be earned. A student participating in this program may perform the community service activity during evenings and on weekends but not during school hours. A student may complete the community service activity with a non-profit agency or organization, a public agency or institution, a non-profit or for-profit health care facility, or any other community organization which the board of education deems appropriate. A student may not receive compensation for the community service activity or substitute employment for the activity.
AI Summary
This bill authorizes a board of education that includes grades 9 through 12 to establish a community service credit program. The program allows high school students to earn optional elective credits towards graduation by completing approved community service activities. The board of education determines the required number of community service hours and the number of credits that can be earned. Students can perform the community service during evenings and weekends, but not during school hours, and may do so with non-profit organizations, public agencies, healthcare facilities, or other community organizations approved by the board. Students cannot receive compensation or use the community service to substitute for employment.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee (on 02/16/2016)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2016/Bills/S1500/1481_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2016/Bills/S1500/1481_I1.PDF |
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