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NJ S434

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/9/2024

Primary Sponsor

Joseph Pennacchio

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Origin

Senate

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • High school students aged 16-18 who complete a county fire academy course can receive credit toward graduation requirements for health, safety, and physical education

  • Students must pass an examination to become a junior firefighter or equivalent position to qualify for the credits

  • Students must commit to volunteering at their local municipal fire department for two years as a condition of receiving credit

  • The bill does not satisfy requirements for membership in the Junior Firefighter's Auxiliary under existing law (N.J.S.40A:14-96)

  • Takes effect immediately and applies starting with the first full school year following enactment

Legislative Description

Permits students to be eligible for high school graduation credits in health, safety, and physical education for completing county fire academy course under certain circumstances.

Education

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee

1/9/2024

Committee Referrals

Education1/9/2024

Full Bill Text

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