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NJ S2457
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Anthony M. Bucco
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AI Summary
- New Jersey 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 may also receive up to three additional excused absences per school year for military recruitment-related activities, including testing, medical/physical evaluations, interviews, and fingerprinting
- 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 as required by the superintendent or principal to verify eligibility 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.
2nd Reading in the Senate
Last Action
Reported from Senate Committee with Amendments, 2nd Reading
2/19/2026
Committee Referrals
Military and Veterans' Affairs1/13/2026
Full Bill Text
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