This bill allows school districts in New Jersey to permit students attending nonpublic schools to try out for and participate in high school interscholastic athletics teams in their district of residence, provided that the nonpublic school does not offer a team for the sport in question. Nonpublic school students must meet the same eligibility requirements as public school students, including proof of residency and compliance with district-specific participation criteria such as physical examinations, insurance, fees, age, and academic standards. Additionally, these students must adhere to the same behavioral and performance standards as their public school counterparts.

The bill also stipulates that a board of education may charge nonpublic school students a fee for participation, which cannot exceed the actual cost per pupil for the sport, with exceptions made for students facing financial hardship. Importantly, the bill clarifies that school districts are not obligated to provide transportation services or alter their schedules or procedures to accommodate nonpublic school students participating in interscholastic athletics.