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Board begins first reading of Chapter 32 amendments to add one civic‑event excused absence for grades 6–12
Summary
At first discussion the board reviewed proposed amendments to NJAC Chapter 32 to add a definition of 'civic event' and permit up to one state‑excused absence per year for students in grades 6–12 who attend an approved civic event with written parental notice five days in advance.
The State Board of Education held a first discussion Tuesday on proposed amendments to Chapter 32 (School District Operations) that would align state regulations with Public Law 2023, c.274 and add a one‑day state‑excused absence for students who attend approved civic events.
Assistant Commissioner Ambrose (transcript: Ambrose Docket/Duckett) and Robert Gregory summarized the two…
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