Requires public schools to allow certain students not enrolled in the school to participate in interscholastic athletics.
This bill requires New Jersey public school districts to allow certain non-enrolled students to participate in interscholastic athletics in their district of residence. It specifically applies to students receiving equivalent instruction elsewhere (e.g., homeschoolers), charter school students, and county vocational school students, provided they meet the same eligibility requirements as enrolled students - such as residency, physical exams, academic standards, and for homeschoolers, demonstrating equivalent academic instruction. Students must comply with the district's participation rules and standards of conduct, and any eligibility disputes will be resolved by the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association. The bill does not require schools to change schedules, provide transportation, or alter existing sports programs.
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Jan 2024
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024
Last action Jan 9, 2024
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Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Education Committee
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