Requires school districts to allow students receiving equivalent instruction elsewhere than at school to participate in school-sponsored extracurricular activities in student's resident district.

This bill (A4251) requires New Jersey school districts to allow students receiving equivalent instruction outside traditional schools (e.g., homeschooling, virtual programs) to join extracurricular activities in their resident district. It directly affects these students, who must provide residency proof, meet the same eligibility criteria as enrolled students, and follow all district policies to participate. The bill specifically mandates access to required physical exams for sports and prohibits students from transferring solely for athletic advantage in interscholastic competitions. School districts must publish exam schedules online if they offer them to enrolled students. The law takes effect immediately.