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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.

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.

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.

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.

A 2024 SAMHSA report found New Jersey teens face high rates of anxiety, mood, and behavioral disorders. There are state mental health mandates on schools that parents should know about to ensure their child gets the needed support.