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NJ S3902
Bill
Status
6/2/2025
Primary Sponsor
Anthony M. Bucco
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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Excused absences under this law will not appear on transcripts, applications, employment forms, or similar documents requesting attendance information
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Schools cannot count these excused absences against a student's perfect attendance record
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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