A1699

Provides an excused absence for pupil who serves as poll worker on election day.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey A1699 allows excused absences for public school pupils aged 16 or older who serve as poll workers on election days.

New Jersey A1699 provides an excused absence for public school pupils aged 16 or older who serve as poll workers on election days. This excused absence must be recorded on the pupil's attendance record and will not count against a perfect attendance record. The bill also requires pupils to provide documentation to the superintendent or administrative principal to prove they meet the requirements for the excused absence. This act takes effect immediately.

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Current
Education Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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2
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History

Jan 13

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee