This bill mandates that school districts in New Jersey allow home-schooled students to participate in school-sponsored extracurricular activities within their district of residence. Home-schooled students must meet specific criteria to be eligible, including residing in the district, fulfilling eligibility and try-out requirements, and adhering to guidelines established by the Commissioner of Education. Additionally, if the activity involves interscholastic athletics, the student must prove that they did not switch to home schooling for athletic advantages. The bill also stipulates that if a physical examination or medical test is required for participation, the school district must provide access to these tests for home-schooled students and publish relevant information on their website.

Furthermore, the Commissioner of Education is tasked with developing guidelines to help school districts assess whether home-schooled students are receiving equivalent instruction necessary for participation in extracurricular activities. These guidelines will be made easily accessible on both the Department of Education's website and the websites of individual school boards. The bill is set to take effect in the first full school year following its enactment, although the Commissioner may take preliminary actions to ensure its implementation.