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NJ S4022
Bill
Status
1/14/2025
Primary Sponsor
Joseph Cryan
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AI Summary
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Grants full-time State employees one additional day of administrative leave for observing Eid al-Fitr and one additional day for Eid al-Adha, beyond the standard three administrative leave days per calendar year
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Requires public school districts to record student absences for Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha observance as excused absences
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Prohibits absences for these religious holidays from appearing on transcripts, employment applications, or similar forms that request attendance records
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Ensures students absent for Eid observance cannot be denied awards, eligibility for awards, or the opportunity to take alternate tests/examinations, provided a parent or guardian submits a written excuse
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Applies to employees of State government, Rutgers, NJIT, Rowan University, Montclair State University, and Kean University
Legislative Description
Authorizes State employees to take administrative leave days in observance of Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha; requires school districts to permit students excused absences for observance of Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha.
State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
1/14/2025