New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill
S 849: Requires school districts to allow home-schooled students to participate in school-sponsored extracurricular activities in student's resident district.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 849 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires school districts to allow home-schooled students to participate in school-sponsored extracurricular activities in student's resident district. Primary sponsor: Bob Singer (Republican), Owen Henry (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Singer | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 30 |
| Owen Henry | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 12 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee