Establishes requirements for removal of students from public school pending mental health clearance.

S 2043 requires New Jersey public schools to follow strict rules when removing students for mental health clearance, applying only in emergencies where a student poses immediate danger to themselves or others. Schools must document removals, notify parents within 48 hours, provide free mental health assessments (with limited parent cost options if choosing outside providers), and update special education plans (IEP/504) upon the student’s return. The bill directly affects students in public schools, school districts, and parents/guardians, ensuring schools cannot impose extra conditions beyond the mental health clearance for re-entry. It also mandates schools to post policies online and minimize removals by using alternative intervention programs first. (Note: This bill is pending; introduced January 2024, referred to the Senate Education Committee.)