S 1780 New Jersey Senate · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Prohibits school district from denying admittance to student due to tardiness or violation of dress code or school uniform policy.

This bill prohibits New Jersey school districts from denying students entry to school due to tardiness or violations of dress code or uniform policies. It directly affects students who might otherwise face exclusion for minor infractions like being late or not wearing a required uniform. The law adds a clear prohibition against denying entry for these reasons, while allowing schools to enforce dress codes through existing disciplinary procedures. Exceptions apply only for violations specifically addressed under the current dress code enforcement process outlined in existing law.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jan 2024
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024 Last action Dec 5, 2024
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Dec 5, 2024
Upper · Passed
Reported out of Senate Committee with Amendments, 2nd Reading
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Jan 9, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee
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