Clarifies public school student attendance recording and reporting requirements.

Summary

The bill sets uniform rules for daily attendance recording in NJ public schools, specifying when a student is considered present and what qualifies as excused or state‑excused absences. It requires documentation for excused absences, mandates that report cards list attendance by category, and directs the Education Commissioner to issue guidance on chronic absenteeism reporting. The changes affect students, parents, school administrators, and the state reporting system.

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