Clarifies public school student attendance recording and reporting requirements in New Jersey.

This bill clarifies public school student attendance recording and reporting requirements for State and federal accountability purposes. It mandates that school districts record students as present, absent for an excused absence, absent for a State-excused absence, or absent for an unexcused absence. Excused absences include physical or mental health issues, court attendance, or a death in the family. State-excused absences include religious observances, Veterans Day, and other specified activities. Unexcused absences are those not covered by excused or State-excused categories.

Clarifies public school student attendance recording and reporting requirements in New Jersey.

This bill clarifies public school student attendance recording and reporting requirements for State and federal accountability purposes. It mandates that school districts record students as present, absent for an excused absence, absent for a State-excused absence, or absent for an unexcused absence. Excused absences include physical or mental health issues, court attendance, or a death in the family. State-excused absences include religious observances, Veterans Day, and other specified activities. Unexcused absences are those not covered by excused or State-excused categories.