New Jersey S3868 clarifies student attendance recording and reporting requirements for public schools.

New Jersey S3868 amends the state's student attendance recording and reporting requirements. The bill 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 now include physical and mental health issues, required court attendance, and deaths in the family. State-excused absences include religious observances, Veterans Day, and certain college visits.

New Jersey S3868 clarifies student attendance recording and reporting requirements for public schools.

New Jersey S3868 amends the state's student attendance recording and reporting requirements. The bill 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 now include physical and mental health issues, required court attendance, and deaths in the family. State-excused absences include religious observances, Veterans Day, and certain college visits.