Codifies regulations concerning State-excused absences; permits excused absence for students attending military service activities, certain school visits, and open-houses.
This bill updates New Jersey public school attendance rules by formally recognizing several types of excused absences, including military service activities, college or vocational school visits, and labor-related open houses. Under the new provisions, students in grades 11 and 12 may take up to three excused absences per school year for these activities without those days counting against their attendance records. The legislation also clarifies that excused absences should not appear on transcripts or employment forms and requires students to provide documentation when requested by school officials. This change applies to students participating in military testing, evaluations, or enlistment activities, as well as those visiting educational institutions or attending job-related events.
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Mar 2026
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Introduced Mar 10, 2026
Last action Mar 10, 2026
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Mar 10, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee
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2 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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Annette Quijano
DDemocratic
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Rosy Bagolie
DDemocratic
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Anthony Angelozzi
DDemocratic
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