A 101 New Jersey General Assembly · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Provides excused absence for public school student who participates in musical performance at military funeral, including playing "Taps."

This bill allows public school students in New Jersey to miss class for musical performances at military funerals, including playing "Taps," without penalty. It requires schools to record such absences as excused on attendance records, meaning they won't count against perfect attendance or appear on transcripts. The policy specifically covers students participating in ceremonies honoring veterans or military members, including those organized by veterans' groups. Schools may request documentation to verify the student's participation in the event.
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Jan 2024
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024 Last action Jan 9, 2024
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Jan 9, 2024
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Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Education Committee
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