Every school district in New Jersey is required to have a comprehensive program to prevent, identify, and address alcohol, tobacco, and drug use among students.
Category: Student Rights
New Jersey’s New Adaptive Testing: What Parents Need to Know
Starting in Fall 2025, New Jersey will roll out a new “adaptive” version of state standardized tests for students in grades 3–12. This change will affect both the New Jersey Student Learning Assessments and the New Jersey Graduation Proficiency Assessment.
Understanding Your Rights to Your Child’s School Records in New Jersey
As a parent in New Jersey, you have important legal rights regarding your child’s school records that many families aren’t aware of. The New Jersey Administrative Code provides parents with specific rights to access, review, and even challenge information in their child’s educational records.
Attendance Matters – What Parents Need to Know about Attendance Laws and Their School District’s Policies
In New Jersey, parents should understand state attendance requirements to support their child’s education and avoid legal issues. Each school district must set policies that define attendance expectations, unexcused absences, and related consequences.
Retention and Promotion: Issues and Rights
A parent may want their child retained or promoted, but their school district might disagree with their preference. There are state laws and case law that describe these rights. In general, the district has discretion, but parents can appeal.
