This bill mandates that nonpublic schools in New Jersey must forward student disciplinary records to public school districts when a student transfers from a nonpublic school to a public school. Upon receiving a written request from the public school district, the chief school administrator of the nonpublic school is required to provide all relevant disciplinary information regarding the transferring student. Additionally, the nonpublic school must inform the district if it has received any information from courts or law enforcement agencies concerning offenses related to the student. Notably, the bill specifies that written consent from the parent or adult student is not necessary for the transfer of this information, although the nonpublic school must notify them of the transfer in writing.

The legislation aims to create a consistent process for the transfer of disciplinary records, similar to existing procedures for public school students transferring between districts. This change is intended to enhance the public school district's ability to make informed decisions regarding the educational and disciplinary needs of incoming students from nonpublic schools. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon passage.