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NJ S280

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Shirley Turner

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Lowers New Jersey's compulsory school attendance age from six years old to five years old
  • Requires parents, guardians, or custodians of children ages 5-16 to ensure regular school attendance at public schools, equivalent day schools, or through equivalent instruction elsewhere
  • Updates truancy-related statutes (N.J.S.18A:38-27, 18A:38-28, and 18A:38-31) to reflect the new age requirement
  • Maintains existing penalties for non-compliance: up to $25 fine for first offense and up to $100 for subsequent offenses
  • Takes effect immediately but first applies to the second full school year after enactment

Legislative Description

Lowers age requirement of compulsory school attendance from six to five years old.

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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