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NJ S3260
NJ S3260Prohibits school district from denying admittance to student due to tardiness or violation of dress code or school uniform policy.
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Introduced
12/06/2018
12/06/2018
In Committee
12/06/2018
12/06/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2020
01/08/2020
Introduced Session
2018-2019 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill provides that a student cannot be denied admittance to school due to tardiness. The bill also provides that a student cannot be denied admittance to school due to a violation of a school uniform policy or dress code policy, except in the case of a violation of section 2 of P.L.1996, c.93 (C. 18A:11-9). That section of law allows a board of education to adopt a dress code policy that prohibits students from wearing clothing, apparel, or accessories indicating membership in, or affiliation with, any gang associated with criminal activities.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits school districts from denying a student admission to school due to tardiness or for violating the school's uniform policy or dress code, except in cases where the violation indicates the student's membership or affiliation with a gang associated with criminal activities. The bill also allows boards of education to adopt a dress code policy that requires students to wear a school uniform, as long as the policy assists economically disadvantaged students and the board holds a public hearing before implementation.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee (on 12/06/2018)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/S3500/3260_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/S3500/3260_I1.PDF |
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