NJASA Legislative Update
June 15, 2020
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Legislative Activity for May 28, 2020:

A-4165 Simonsen/McClellan
Extends period in which student-athletes are required to receive physical examination before participation in school-sponsored athletic activities during 2020-2021 school year.
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee
Legislative Activity for June 4, 2020:

A-4175 Pintor Marin/McKeon
"New Jersey COVID-19 Emergency Bond Act," authorizes issuance of State bonds totaling $5 billion and authorizes borrowing from federal government.
Passed by the Assembly; Received in the Senate, Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee

S-2507 Gopal/Greenstein
Permits school district to use capital reserve account funds for certain expenses during state of emergency.
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee

S-2520 Smith
Requires State to sell and convey to Educational Services Commission of New Jersey certain land and improvements known as Piscataway Regional Day School.
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
Legislative Activity for June 8, 2020:

A-4213 Conaway, Jr.
Codifies and expands Medicaid coverage for certain school-based services.
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Financial Institutions and Insurance Committee

A-4215 Lopez
Extends duration of certain laws pertaining to use of telemedicine and telehealth in relation to COVID-19 pandemic.
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Committee

S-277 Kean, Jr./Weinberg
"Emma's Law"; requires school buses that transport students with special needs to be equipped with certain safety features.
Reported from Senate Committee, 2nd Reading

S-485 Sacco/Lagana
Requires school bus driver's complete motor vehicle driving record be shared with board of education or school bus contractor and local police.
Reported from Senate Committee, 2nd Reading

S-2558 Diegnan, Jr.
Ensures insurance coverage for certain persons attending school graduation exercises in July 2020.
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee
Legislative Activity for June 11, 2020:

A-4227 Coughlin
Ensures insurance coverage for certain persons attending school graduation exercises in July and August of 2020.
Reported out of Assembly Comm. with Amendments , 2nd Reading

S-2518 Sarlo/Testa
Delays physical examination requirement for certain student-athletes who participate in school-sponsored athletic activities during fall athletic season of 2020-2021 school year.
Transferred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee; Reported from Senate Committee with Amendments , 2nd Reading