S.1553

Allows public schools to let certain students not enrolled in school participate in high school interscholastic athletics; allows public high schools in same district to enter into cooperative sports programs under certain conditions.

Introduced·1/9/24
Introduced Text

New Jersey S1553 allows certain students not enrolled in public schools to participate in high school interscholastic athletics and permits public.

New Jersey S1553 modifies interscholastic sports regulations to allow public schools to permit certain students not enrolled in school to participate in high school interscholastic athletics. It also allows public high schools within the same district to enter into cooperative sports programs if they cannot field a team due to a decline in interest or participation, or budgetary constraints. The bill permits school districts and charter schools to charge students a fee for participation, unless the student qualifies for financial hardship.

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Where it stands

Current
Education Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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1
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R
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 9, 2024

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee