Raises age requirement of compulsory school attendance from 16 to 18 years old.

This bill raises New Jersey's compulsory school attendance age from 16 to 18 years for students who have not yet graduated from high school. It directly affects students aged 16-18 who are still enrolled in school, requiring parents/guardians to ensure their continued attendance until graduation or age 18. The bill amends key education statutes (N.J.S.18A:38-25, 38-27, 38-28, and 38-31) to update age ranges in attendance requirements and penalties for non-compliance. Students who entered ninth grade before the bill's effective date are exempt from this change. The policy aligns with New Jersey's constitutional mandate for education through age 18.