Clarifies which health care professional may provide documentation to school district of need for home instruction due to student's health condition.*

This bill allows advanced practice nurses to provide the medical documentation required for students to receive home instruction due to a health condition, which previously could only be provided by a physician. It directly affects students with temporary or chronic health conditions needing home instruction, their families, and New Jersey school districts. The key change amends existing law to expand the list of authorized health care professionals who can issue the written determination documenting the need for home instruction. This change is in addition to all other State Board of Education requirements for home instruction and takes effect immediately.