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NJ S3902

Bill

Status

Engrossed

6/2/2025

Primary Sponsor

Anthony M. Bucco

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Origin

Senate

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Public school students in grades 11 or 12 may receive up to three excused absences per school year for college visits or visits to postsecondary technical institutions

  • Students absent for military recruitment-related activities (testing, medical evaluations, interviews, fingerprinting) required for Armed Forces or National Guard enlistment eligibility will have those absences recorded as excused

  • Excused absences under this law will not appear on transcripts, applications, employment forms, or similar documents requesting attendance information

  • Schools cannot count these excused absences against a student's perfect attendance record

  • Students must provide documentation deemed necessary by the superintendent or principal to qualify for the excused absence

Legislative Description

Permits excused absence for students participating in college visits, visits to postsecondary technical institutions, and military recruitment-related activities.

Education

Last Action

Received in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Education Committee

6/12/2025

Committee Referrals

Education6/12/2025
Military and Veterans' Affairs12/5/2024

Full Bill Text

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