A4909

Permits school districts to define excused absences, and provide home-instruction, for certain students whose parents are detained.

Introduced·5/7/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey A4909 allows school districts to excuse absences and provide home instruction for students whose parents are detained by ICE.

New Jersey A4909 permits school districts to define excused absences and provide home instruction for students whose parents are detained by United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The Commissioner of Education will develop guidelines for excused absences and home instruction, including required documentation and standards. The State Board of Education will adopt necessary rules to implement the act. The provisions take effect at the start of the first full school year following enactment.

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Where it stands

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Education Committee
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History

May 7

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee