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 residency in the district, adherence to eligibility and try-out standards, and compliance with 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, home-schooled students must be granted access to these tests, with the school district responsible for publishing relevant information on their website.

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