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NJ S3270

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/16/2024

Primary Sponsor

Declan O'Scanlon

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Origin

Senate

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Public high school students participating in school-sponsored sports may substitute their physical education course with a study hall during their athletic season

  • Participation in the school sport counts toward the student's physical education graduation requirement and earns equivalent credits

  • Students remain subject to the requirement of at least two and one-half hours per week of health and safety education courses

  • The opt-out provision does not apply to students in grades 1-8 or high school students not participating in school-sponsored sports

  • Effective immediately, first applying to the 2024-2025 school year

Legislative Description

Permits public high school student-athletes to opt out of physical education during their athletic seasons.

Education

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee

5/16/2024

Committee Referrals

Education5/16/2024

Full Bill Text

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