NJ A4318

Establishes that public school students may only be removed for mental health clearance during emergencies when the student's behavior poses immediate physical danger to themselves or others at the time of removal.

Requires schools to provide parents with immediate notification of removal, a written incident report within 48 hours, lists of licensed mental health clinicians, and information about the "Parental Rights in Special Education" document.

Mandates that families bear no cost for required mental health clearances unless they select a clinician not on the school-provided lists, and schools must provide home instruction for students removed more than five days.

Requires the State Board of Education to establish regulations defining removal criteria, maximum removal periods before students must return or receive alternate placement, and standards for mental health clearance assessments.

Directs the Department of Education to collect and publish annual data on student removals disaggregated by disability status, school district, race, gender, and age, while protecting student privacy.