New Jersey § 18a:38-3
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 18a:38-3, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 18a:38-3.
Notwithstanding the provisions of N.J.S.18A:38-1 or any other section of law to the contrary, a child who is domiciled within a school
district and resides with a parent or guardian who is a member of the New Jersey National
Guard or a member of the reserve component of the armed forces of the United States
who is ordered into active military service in any of the armed forces of the United
States in a time of war or national emergency, shall be permitted to remain enrolled
in the school district in which the child is domiciled at the time of the parent or
guardian being ordered into active military service, regardless of where the child
resides during the period of active duty. The school district shall not be responsible for providing transportation for the
child if the child lives outside of the district. Following the return of the child's parent or guardian from active military service,
the child's eligibility to remain enrolled in the school district pursuant to this
section shall cease at the end of the current school year unless the child is domiciled
in the school district.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 18a:38-3
What does New Jersey Statutes § 18a:38-3 cover?
Section 18a:38-3 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:38-3?
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Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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How does New Jersey § 18a:38-3 apply to my situation?
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