This bill mandates that school districts in New Jersey must allow home-schooled students to participate in school-sponsored extracurricular activities, such as clubs, musical ensembles, interscholastic sports, and theatrical productions, within their district of residence. Home-schooled students wishing to join these activities must provide proof of residency, meet the same eligibility and try-out criteria as enrolled students, and adhere to all relevant policies and regulations. Additionally, for interscholastic athletics, students must demonstrate that they did not switch to home-schooling for athletic advantages, and those who were ineligible at the time of withdrawal from public school will remain ineligible for competition.

Furthermore, if participation in an extracurricular activity requires a physical examination or medical test, the school district must allow home-schooled students to access these examinations or tests, provided they are offered to enrolled students. The district is also required to publish the dates and times of these examinations or tests on its website. This legislation aims to ensure equitable access to extracurricular opportunities for home-schooled students while maintaining standards for participation.