S.1340

Requires Commissioner of Education to develop guidance on accommodations for certain students fasting for religious or medical reasons.

Chamber Passed·5/28/26

New Jersey S1340 allows public high school students observing Ramadan to opt out of physical education and sports programs.

New Jersey S1340 permits public high school students observing Ramadan to substitute physical education with an instructional course or study hall. Student-athletes can also opt out of sports programs during Ramadan. Students must submit written notice to the principal or coach before the marking period begins. The bill ensures students receive the same number of graduation credits as if they had completed physical education. This act aims to accommodate Muslim students fasting during Ramadan.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 6–0 · May 28
Current
Community Development and Womens Affairs Committee
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

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5
1
R
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

6 Yea

DRDDDD

0 Nay

1 Not Voting

R

Calendar

Jun 15

10:00 AM

Assembly Education Hearing

May 11

11:00 AM

Senate Education Hearing

History

Jun 15

Assembly

Reported out of Asm. Comm. with Amendments, and Referred to Assembly Community Development and Women's Affairs Committee

May 28

Senate

Passed by the Senate (36-0)

May 28

Assembly

Received in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Education Committee