Official Site of The State of New Jersey
Key Documents
The NJSLEDS Key Documents page is your primary resource for accessing essential materials related to the system. Looking for submission-specific guidance? Check out the User Resources and Trainings and Webinars tabs for more resources.
Code lists and reference files
Change, merge or delete records
Field change and merge templates are provided through the Help Desk case form.
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| Field change instructions
Correct supported demographic fields on a student or staff statewide record. |
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| Merge instructions
Combine multiple SIDs or SMIDs that belong to the same person. |
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| Delete instructions
Request deletion of records or files submitted in error. |
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| Case Requests Guide (PDF)
Follow the case workflow for these requests, including uploads and processing results. |
SIDs and SMIDs
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| Obtaining a SID number (PDF)
Report a student who does not have a State ID. |
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| Obtaining a SMID number (PDF)
Report a staff member who does not have a State ID. |
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| A Guide to Associated Records (PDF)
Understand and manage associated records. |
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| Resolving Unresolved Records (PDF)
Identify and resolve unresolved student and staff records. |
Accounts and access
Account request processing is paused until Monday, October 19, 2026.
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| Authorized users and district points of contact (Excel) | |
| NJSLEDS and myNJ (PDF)
Reference for the NJSLEDS and myNJ connection. |
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| Request NJSLEDS account changes
Add, remove or update user accounts. |
Reporting guidance
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| Reporting student absences and calculating chronic absenteeism (PDF)
Absence reporting and chronic absenteeism calculations. |
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| Staff Management reporting responsibilities (PDF)
Which LEA reports each staff member and how assignments are structured. |
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| Student attendance reporting guidance (PDF)
How to report attendance fields and chronic absenteeism codes in NJSLEDS. |
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| Student Management reporting responsibilities (PDF)
Which LEA reports each student, including school code assignments. |
Help Desk guides
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| How to Submit a Help Desk Case (PDF)
Create and submit a case. |
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| Help Desk Comment Feature Guide (PDF)
Communicate with the Help Desk through comments on an open case. |
Getting started
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| New User Toolkit (PDF) |
