A 4318 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

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

This bill establishes clear rules for New Jersey public schools when removing students for mental health clearance. Schools may only remove a student in an emergency where they or others face immediate physical danger, and must notify parents immediately (with a written report within 48 hours). It requires schools to provide free mental health clearances, ensure continued instruction during removal (if over 5 days), and update a student’s education plan (like an IEP or 504 plan) after return. The bill also prohibits schools from imposing extra conditions beyond the mental health clearance for re-entry.
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Feb 2026
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Introduced Feb 19, 2026 Last action Feb 19, 2026
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