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NJ S2552
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Declan O'Scanlon
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AI Summary
- Public high school student-athletes in New Jersey may substitute their physical education class with a study hall during their athletic season if they participate in a school-sponsored sport
- Participation in the school-sponsored sport counts toward the student's physical education graduation requirement and earns equivalent graduation credits
- Students remain required to attend the mandatory two and one-half hours per week of health and safety education courses
- The opt-out applies only to high school students participating in school sports; students in grades 1-8 and non-athlete high schoolers are unaffected
- Pre-filed for the 2026 legislative session, with implementation targeted for the 2024-2025 school year
Legislative Description
Permits public high school student-athletes to opt out of physical education during their athletic seasons.
Education
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee
1/13/2026
Committee Referrals
Education1/13/2026
Full Bill Text
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