Provides increased flexibility in school district enrollment for military-connected students.
This bill (A 2277) provides school enrollment flexibility for military-connected students in New Jersey. It requires school districts to waive residency time requirements, give enrollment preference, and guarantee admission regardless of capacity if military orders are provided. The bill directly affects students dependent on active-duty service members, National Guard members, veterans, or civilian military employees (as defined in Section 1b). Key provisions include maintaining enrollment in the original district during relocation, options for 11th graders to stay until graduation, and access to military installation schools within 10 days of arrival. The law aims to reduce enrollment barriers caused by frequent military relocations.
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced, Referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee
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