New Jersey S1340 allows public high school students observing Ramadan to substitute physical education with an instructional course or study hall and.
New Jersey S1340 permits public high school students who observe Ramadan to opt out of physical education classes and substitute them with an instructional course or study hall for the duration of Ramadan. Students must submit written notice to the principal before the school schedules the marking period. The bill also allows student-athletes to be excused from interscholastic, intramural sports, or cheerleading programs during Ramadan, with written notice to the coach. Coaches cannot penalize student-athletes for not participating during Ramadan.
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