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NJ S3270
Bill
Status
5/16/2024
Primary Sponsor
Declan O'Scanlon
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AI Summary
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Public high school students participating in school-sponsored sports may substitute their physical education course with a study hall during their athletic season
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Participation in the school sport counts toward the student's physical education graduation requirement and earns equivalent credits
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Students remain subject to the requirement of at least two and one-half hours per week of health and safety education courses
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The opt-out provision does not apply to students in grades 1-8 or high school students not participating in school-sponsored sports
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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