A3385

Clarifies public school student attendance recording and reporting requirements.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

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.

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Where it stands

Current
Education Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 13

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee