A 2042

New Jersey General Assembly bill in Session 2026-2027.

Status: introduced. Latest action: January 13, 2026.

Physical education/sport programs-permit students to opt out during Ramadan.

Bill ID NJ-2026-2027-A-2042
Session 2026-2027
Status introduced
Committee Education
General Assembly introduced 2026-01-13
Education
Summary

Permits public high school students to opt out of physical education and sports programs during Ramadan.

Sponsor
Haider, Shama A.
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-01-13 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-01-13 Status introduced
2026-01-13 Latest Action INT 1RA REF AED
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