S.4385

Requires school districts to permit students excused absences for student illness.

Introduced·6/1/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey S4385 mandates school districts to allow excused absences for student illness, requiring parental documentation.

New Jersey S4385 requires school districts to permit excused absences for student illness, contingent on parental submission of supporting documentation upon the student's return to school. The Commissioner of Education, in consultation with the Commissioner of Health, will develop guidelines on defining an excused absence for a student’s illness, including the documentation needed for the absence to be excused. This act aims to ensure students can be excused from school for illness with proper documentation.

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History

Jun 1

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee