New Jersey A869 mandates a study on student caregivers and their academic outcomes.

New Jersey A869 directs the Department of Education to conduct a study on students who are caregivers and the impact on their academic outcomes. The study will identify issues faced by high school students who are primary caregivers, review their absenteeism rates, and examine their academic outcomes, including graduation and college enrollment rates. The Commissioner of Education must submit a report of the study’s findings to the Governor and the Legislature, including any recommendations for a program to address the issues identified.

New Jersey A869 mandates a study on student caregivers and their academic outcomes.

New Jersey A869 directs the Department of Education to conduct a study on students who are caregivers and the impact on their academic outcomes. The study will identify issues faced by high school students who are primary caregivers, review their absenteeism rates, and examine their academic outcomes, including graduation and college enrollment rates. The Commissioner of Education must submit a report of the study’s findings to the Governor and the Legislature, including any recommendations for a program to address the issues identified.