New Jersey § 18a:35-4
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 18a:35-4, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 18a:35-4.
a. A public school pupil from kindergarten through grade 12 may refuse to dissect,
vivisect, incubate, capture or otherwise harm or destroy animals or any parts thereof
as part of a course of instruction. b. A school shall notify pupils and their parents or guardians at the beginning of
each school year of the right to decline to participate in the activities enumerated
in subsection a. of this section and shall authorize parents or guardians to assert
the right of their children to refuse to participate in these activities. Within two weeks of the receipt of the notice, the pupils, parents or guardians
shall notify the school if the right to decline participation in the enumerated activities
will be exercised. c. Any pupil who chooses to refrain from participation in or observation of a portion
of a course of instruction in accordance with this section shall be offered an alternative
education project for the purpose of providing the pupil with the factual knowledge,
information or experience required by the course of study. A pupil may refuse to participate in an alternative education project which involves
or necessitates any harmful use of an animal or animal parts. d. A pupil shall not be discriminated against, in grading or in any other manner,
based upon a decision to exercise the rights afforded pursuant to this act.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 18a:35-4
What does New Jersey Statutes § 18a:35-4 cover?
Section 18a:35-4 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite New Jersey § 18a:35-4?
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