Education

Senate Bill 4777 · Prohibits sale and distribution of food and beverages containing non-nutritive sweeteners in public and nonpublic schools.

Sent October 27, 2025 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 4701 · Requires schools with school lunch programs to offer at least one plant-based meal as part of regular lunch service.

Sent October 20, 2025 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 4710 · Requires mental health evaluations for school bus drivers.

Sent October 20, 2025 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 4713 · Establishes various requirements for charter schools, charter school board of trustees members, charter management organizations, and education management organizations.*

Sent October 20, 2025 · Reported out after 21 days, 3–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 4716 · Concerns charter school enrollment, student placements, reporting, and athletics.

Sent October 20, 2025 · Reported out after 21 days, 3–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 4725 · Requires public and nonpublic school athletic coaches to obtain certification in automated external defibrillator operation and first aid; updates requirements of emergency action plan for sports-related injury.

Sent October 20, 2025 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 4678 · Includes retired teachers and county college faculty members in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics teacher grant program.*

Sent June 30, 2025 · Reported out after 133 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 4679 · Revises membership and duties of NJ Commission on Environmental Education.

Sent June 30, 2025 · Reported out after 157 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 4680 · Permits nursing services in nonpublic schools to be delivered by licensed medical professionals, including licensed practical nurses.

Sent June 30, 2025 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 4686 · Establishes method for appointing and electing board of education members of certain school districts.

Sent June 30, 2025 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 4665 · Expands category of nonresident children who school district may enroll without payment of tuition.

Sent June 26, 2025 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 4608 · Extends deadline for completion of school district's annual audit for 2024-2025 school year.

Sent June 19, 2025 · Moved on without a report after 4 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 4576 · Establishes grant program for school districts to establish substance abuse prevention programs for eighth grade students.

Sent June 5, 2025 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 4588 · Appropriates $3 million annually to Freedom Schools in New Jersey using funds collected under Social Equity Excise Fee.

Sent June 5, 2025 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 4589 · Requires child in home education program and parents to meet annually with representative of resident school district.

Sent June 5, 2025 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 4560 · "NJ Healthy Schools Act"; prohibits sale and distribution of ultraprocessed foods in schools participating in federally funded or assisted meal programs.

Sent June 2, 2025 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4762 · Designates May of each year as "Water Safety Month" in NJ; encourages DOE to provide resources on water safety.

Sent May 29, 2025 · Reported out after 165 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Assembly Bill 4763 · Requires development of educational fact sheet on water safety for public and nonpublic schools; requires school districts to maintain list of locations providing swim lessons in certain circumstances.**

Sent May 29, 2025 · Reported out after 189 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Assembly Bill 4854 · Modifies method of allocating State aid for providing auxiliary and remedial services to nonpublic school students.

Sent May 29, 2025 · Reported out after 7 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 4515 · Limits certain requirements for certification of career and technical education teachers.

Sent May 29, 2025 · Reported out after 7 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 4520 · Prohibits contracts for procurement and licensing of electronic literary materials from including certain provisions.

Sent May 29, 2025 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 4537 · Requires executive county superintendent to distribute funds to each public school located in county for purchase of tourniquets and requires training on tourniquet use; appropriates up to $500,000.

Sent May 29, 2025 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 4538 · Requires certain school districts to hold annual, multi-day program on bullying prevention and intervention.

Sent May 29, 2025 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 4409 · Repeals law that requires diversity and inclusion instruction for public school students in grades kindergarten through 12.

Sent May 19, 2025 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 4417 · Requires Commissioner of Education and Local Finance Board approval for certain board of education leases exceeding 20 years; authorizes boards to enter into 20-year lease purchase agreements for improvements or additions to school buildings.

Sent May 19, 2025 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 4429 · Establishes public awareness campaign on dangers of social media use to minors; appropriates $500,000.

Sent May 19, 2025 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 4434 · Prohibits application of State aid growth limit on certain school districts in 2025-2026 school year.

Sent May 19, 2025 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 4440 · Requires key boxes at public school buildings with certain exceptions; permits reimbursement of costs related to key box installation.*

Sent May 19, 2025 · Reported out after 17 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 4476 · Permits awarding of contracts for certain preschool education services by resolution of board of education; extends maximum length of preschool education services contracts to three years.

Sent May 19, 2025 · Reported out after 17 days, 3–1 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 4488 · Revises requirements for proceedings concerning nonrenewal of nontenured staff members of district boards of education.

Sent May 19, 2025 · Reported out after 175 days, 3–2 · did not pass the Senate

Assembly Bill 3340 · Clarifies which health care professional may provide documentation to school district of need for home instruction due to student's health condition.*

Sent May 12, 2025 · Reported out after 206 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Assembly Bill 4983 · Requires certain athletic trainers and certain coaches of interscholastic sports, cheerleading and dance programs, and collegiate sports to complete student-athlete eating disorder training program developed by Commissioner of Education.

Sent May 12, 2025 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 4312 · Modifies method of allocating State aid for providing auxiliary and remedial services to nonpublic school students.

Sent May 12, 2025 · Reported out after 24 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 4321 · Requires State Board of Education to require school districts to provide age-appropriate financial literacy instruction to students in grades kindergarten through five.

Sent May 12, 2025 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 4334 · Modifies school district property tax cap law; appropriates $67.9 million to provide additional State school aid to school districts experiencing reductions in 2025-2026 school year.

Sent May 12, 2025 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 4355 · Permits certain use of virtual or remote instruction by schools during inclement weather to meet minimum 180-day school year requirement.

Sent May 12, 2025 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 4357 · Requires nonpublic school to forward student discipline records of students who transfer to public school.

Sent May 12, 2025 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 4375 · Extends statutory pause on collection of student growth objective data.

Sent May 12, 2025 · Reported out after 0 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 4223 · Provides health care benefits to disabled members of TPAF and PERS.

Sent March 17, 2025 · Reported out after 0 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 4256 · Requires public schools to provide age-appropriate information to students in grades nine through 12 on United States military and veterans.

Sent March 17, 2025 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 4262 · Establishes "The CAMPUS Act: Combating Antisemitism to Mitigate Prejudice in Universities and Schools"; addresses instruction on antisemitism and antisemitic harassment, intimidation, and bullying in public schools.

Sent March 17, 2025 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 4180 · Establishes measures to provide employment stability for high school coaches employed in school districts.

Sent March 3, 2025 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 4182 · Directs Commissioner of Education to develop sensitivity training program for high school athletic directors, coaches, and sports officials of interscholastic athletic sports programs.

Sent March 3, 2025 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 4183 · Prohibits certain school districts under State intervention from leasing building if purchase price would be less than total costs of lease.

Sent March 3, 2025 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 4186 · Requires school districts to maintain and pay premiums for student accident insurance.

Sent March 3, 2025 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 4205 · Requires reporting and investigation of alleged incidents of sexual harassment and sexual violence at institutions of higher education and requires institutions to provide employee training on such reports.

Sent March 3, 2025 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 4215 · Assigns financial responsibility of educating homeless student to district of attendance.

Sent March 3, 2025 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 4231 · Establishes program in DOE to support school districts in developing grow-your-own programs for hiring of teachers of students with disabilities.

Sent March 3, 2025 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 4232 · Creates advisory council to oversee revision of New Jersey Student Learning Standards.

Sent March 3, 2025 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 4236 · Establishes "Students with Communication Disabilities' Bill of Rights."

Sent March 3, 2025 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 4239 · Requires board of education to provide an individual textbook for each student enrolled in a class.

Sent March 3, 2025 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 4240 · Eliminates partial and full State intervention under New Jersey Quality Single Accountability Continuum.

Sent March 3, 2025 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 4244 · Requires school districts receiving preschool education aid to establish mixed delivery system for preschool education.

Sent March 3, 2025 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 4249 · Requires school districts to include information on events of September 11, 2001 as part of New Jersey Student Learning Standards in Social Studies; requires public schools to hold annual events commemorating September 11, 2001.

Sent March 3, 2025 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 4162 · Limits use or disclosure of certain education records.

Sent February 25, 2025 · Reported out after 20 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 4086 · Prohibits teaching of critical race theory in public schools; prohibits public school teachers from engaging in political, ideological, or religious advocacy in classroom.

Sent February 3, 2025 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 4115 · Permits SDA districts to receive State debt service aid for eligible costs of certain school facilities projects.

Sent February 3, 2025 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 4116 · Requires certain school districts and DOE to address chronic absenteeism.

Sent February 3, 2025 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 4051 · Allows school district to appoint certain specialists to provide school security services to schools.

Sent January 30, 2025 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1657 · Permits certain mental health professionals working in school districts to refer or help facilitate referral of students to professional counselors.*

Sent January 14, 2025 · Reported out after 300 days, 3–2 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Assembly Bill 4897 · Revises law requiring certain student identification cards to contain telephone number for suicide prevention hotline.

Sent January 14, 2025 · Moved on without a report after 156 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Assembly Bill 5077 · Extends statutory pause on collection of student growth objective data.

Sent January 14, 2025 · Reported out after 118 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 4016 · Requires each school district with middle school or high school to establish food services advisory committee to consider menu options that reflect students' cultural, traditional, and dietary preferences.

Sent January 14, 2025 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3982 · Requires certain information be provided to parent at least two business days prior to annual Individualized Education Program (IEP) team meeting; establishes IEP Improvement Working Group in DOE.*

Sent December 16, 2024 · Reported out after 91 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 3961 · Requires public and certain nonpublic schools to offer no-fee option to parents for making school lunch and other payments; requires payment processing platforms used by certain schools to provide users with information on user fees.*

Sent December 12, 2024 · Reported out after 49 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 3933 · Establishes School Supervisor Mentorship Pilot Program; appropriates $500,000.

Sent December 9, 2024 · Reported out after 98 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 3942 · Establishes Advisory Commission on Advancing LGBTQIA+ Youth Equity and Inclusion in Schools.

Sent December 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1997 · Requires DOE to partner with nonprofit organization to establish central registry of individuals and organizations interested in providing supplemental tutoring support to students.*

Sent December 5, 2024 · Reported out after 182 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 3901 · Requires school districts to include instruction on risks associated with social media and cell phone addiction in grades 6 through 12.

Sent December 5, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3904 · "S2 Appropriations Rescue Act"; appropriates $106.5 million to provide Emergency Supplemental Aid to certain school districts, including districts negatively impacted by effects of P.L.2018, c.67.

Sent December 5, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3917 · Makes various changes to school funding law and Educational Adequacy Report; establishes Special Education Funding Review Task Force.*

Sent December 5, 2024 · Reported out after 56 days, 3–2 · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 3858 · Requires school bus personnel members to call 911 emergency line in potential life-threatening emergencies; requires certain school buses transportating students with disabilities to be equipped with certain safety features; makes appropriation.*

Sent November 18, 2024 · Reported out after 119 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 3860 · Requires school district capital project referendums to be voted on at primary or general elections, or certain municipal or special elections.

Sent November 18, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3861 · Requires certain athletic trainers and certain coaches of interscholastic sports, cheerleading and dance programs, and collegiate sports to complete student-athlete eating disorder training program developed by Commissioner of Education.

Sent November 18, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3866 · Establishes task force to examine public school programs and services designed to address student mental health.

Sent November 18, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3876 · Requires school districts to provide instruction on artificial intelligence; requires Secretary of Higher Education to develop artificial intelligence model curricula.

Sent November 18, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3910 · Makes various changes to provision of preschool aid and facilities requirements; establishes Universal Preschool Implementation Steering Committee; requires full-day kindergarten in all school districts.*

Sent November 18, 2024 · Reported out after 175 days, 3–2 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 3804 · Requires school district to allow graduating student to wear military sash while participating in high school graduation ceremony.

Sent October 21, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3776 · Establishes Chronic Absenteeism Task Force.

Sent October 10, 2024 · Reported out after 214 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 3779 · Prohibits school districts and public institutions of higher education from adopting policies that bar military members or veterans from addressing students.

Sent October 10, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3790 · Requires certain employees and candidates for public school employment or service and youth camp employees to undergo child abuse record information check.

Sent October 10, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3792 · Designates May of each year as "Water Safety Month" in NJ; encourages DOE to provide resources on water safety.

Sent October 10, 2024 · Reported out after 396 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3747 · Requires written notification of advanced placement courses to parents of students with disability; prohibits exclusion from advanced placement courses on basis of disability.

Sent October 7, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3767 · Requires development of educational fact sheet on water safety for public and nonpublic schools; requires school districts to maintain list of locations providing swim lessons in certain circumstances.**

Sent October 7, 2024 · Reported out after 423 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3769 · Revises law requiring certain student identification cards to contain telephone number for suicide prevention hotline.

Sent October 7, 2024 · Moved on without a report after 255 days · did not pass the Senate

Assembly Bill 2158 · Requires institutions of higher education and government employers to provide certain students and employees with information about Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

Sent September 30, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4148 · Requires DOH to develop informational materials on type 1 diabetes and DOE to distribute to parents and guardians of enrolled students.*

Sent September 30, 2024 · Reported out after 0 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 3678 · Establishes Distraction Free Schools Grant Program; appropriates $2 million.

Sent September 30, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3679 · Establishes pilot program in DOE to use lockable cell phone pouches in certain public schools; appropriates $500,000.

Sent September 30, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3695 · Requires guidelines on student use of internet-enabled devices to be developed by DOE and policy to be adopted by governing body of each public school.**

Sent September 30, 2024 · Reported out after 66 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 3654 · Establishes annual sales tax holiday for certain retail sales of computers, school computer supplies, school supplies, school art supplies, and school instructional materials.

Sent September 26, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3446 · "Freedom to Read Act"; establishes requirements for library material in public school libraries and public libraries; protects school library staff members and librarians.*

Sent September 19, 2024 · Reported out after 11 days, 3–2 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Assembly Bill 4048 · Requires upcoming Educational Adequacy Report to include comprehensive review of certain components of school funding in consultation with certain stakeholders and experts.

Sent September 19, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3580 · Reinstates annual sales tax holiday for retail sales of computers, school computer supplies, school art supplies, school instructional materials, and sport recreation equipment.

Sent September 19, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3583 · Concerns policies governing student use of cell phones and social media platforms in public schools.

Sent September 19, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3599 · Requires DOE to establish program for coaches of school district and nonpublic school athletic activities to obtain certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

Sent September 19, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3600 · Establishes mediation process for school ethics complaints.

Sent September 19, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3632 · Provides that State pay high school equivalency exam fees for low-income individuals.

Sent September 19, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3645 · Requires Commissioner of Education to submit report on SDA district designation.

Sent September 19, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3537 · Requires State to bear partial cost of transportation of certain homeless students to school.

Sent September 12, 2024 · Reported out after 84 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3544 · Establishes United Network for Inclusive Teaching and Youth Grant Program; makes appropriation.

Sent September 12, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3547 · "Protecting Students from Obscene Material in School Libraries Act."

Sent September 12, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3553 · Establishes Skilled Trades Career Exploration Pilot Program; appropriates $5 million.

Sent September 12, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3566 · Requires $1 million annual appropriation to certain educational services commissions for school facilities projects and school security improvements.

Sent September 12, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3568 · Concerns policies governing student use of cell phones and social media platforms in schools.

Sent September 12, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 42 days

Senate Bill 3522 · Prohibits DOE from requiring minimum score on any individual subtest to qualify for certain endorsements; requires DOE to establish average minimum score on multiple subject matter tests to qualify for certain teacher endorsements.

Sent June 28, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3523 · Directs State Board of Education to authorize general science endorsement.

Sent June 28, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3497 · Requires high school students to receive financial literacy instruction.

Sent June 26, 2024 · Reported out after 162 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3485 · "Safer Students Act"; requires school districts, charter schools, nonpublic schools, contracted service providers, and institutions of higher education to review employment history of prospective employee for allegations of child abuse or sexual misconduct.

Sent June 24, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3444 · Directs Commissioner of Education to establish "Teacher Retention Program."

Sent June 17, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3447 · Establishes Special Education Transportation Task Force.

Sent June 17, 2024 · Reported out after 105 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 3457 · Establishes "New Jersey Out-of-School Time Advisory Commission" to review before-school, after-school, and summer programs.

Sent June 17, 2024 · Reported out after 273 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 3421 · Revises certain sections of law concerning financing mechanisms for school facilities projects of regular operating districts.

Sent June 10, 2024 · Moved on without a report after 14 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3395 · Clarifies criminal history record check requirements for workers conducting construction or public works activities in school buildings; requires school district to update visitor policy.

Sent June 6, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3403 · Provides supplemental appropriation to ensure certain school districts receive additional amounts of special education categorical, security categorical, and transportation aids.

Sent June 6, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3311 · Directs Commissioner of Education to develop sexual assault prevention training program for high school athletic directors and coaches of interscholastic sports programs.

Sent June 3, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3320 · Permits school districts to receive loans from State to support operating budget under certain circumstances.

Sent June 3, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3321 · Establishes the "School District Shared Services Task Force."

Sent June 3, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3324 · Requires boards of education to post on website information summarizing payroll, total accounts payable, and weekly accounts payable.

Sent June 3, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3330 · Requires New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association to adopt policy on use of instant replay in playoff tournament basketball games.

Sent June 3, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3374 · Permits certain students not enrolled in public schools to participate in interscholastic athletics.

Sent June 3, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3375 · Requires school districts to maintain supply of nasal rescue medication and oxygen for seizure emergencies; provides for training of designees to administer nasal rescue medication and oxygen when school nurse is not physical present.

Sent June 3, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3292 · "Parents' Bill of Rights Act"; requires public school and school district provide certain information to parents and guardians and obtain parental consent prior to taking certain actions.

Sent May 20, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3306 · Establishes two-generational school readiness and workforce development pilot program for certain low-income households.

Sent May 20, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3245 · Requires certain boards of education to select minimum number of financial institutions or pension management organizations to provide tax sheltered annuity plans.

Sent May 16, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3263 · Authorizes extended terms for lease and purchase contracts for electric school buses; permits New Jersey School Boards Association to serve as government aggregator to obtain energy services for local units.*

Sent May 16, 2024 · Reported out after 35 days, 3–2 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3266 · Establishes pilot program to study feasibility of regionalization of certain school districts; appropriates $150,000.

Sent May 16, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3270 · Permits public high school student-athletes to opt out of physical education during their athletic seasons.

Sent May 16, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3279 · Requires school districts to allow students receiving equivalent instruction elsewhere than at school to participate in school-sponsored extracurricular activities in student's resident district.

Sent May 16, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3219 · Establishes Elementary Student Literacy Task Force.

Sent May 13, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3222 · Requires instruction on cybersecurity in grades nine through 12; requires Office of Secretary of Higher Education to develop cybersecurity model curricula; establishes loan redemption programs for individuals in certain cybersecurity occupations.

Sent May 13, 2024 · Reported out after 308 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3236 · Makes supplemental appropriation of $1 million from Property Tax Relief Fund to DOE to support Pantoliano-DePass school based mentoring pilot program in certain Bergen County school districts.

Sent May 13, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3238 · Requires Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery-Armed Forces Qualifying Test to be offered as alternative assessment for high school graduation proficiency test requirement.

Sent May 13, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3162 · Directs Board of Education to authorize issuance of biotechnology endorsement to career and technical education teaching certificate.

Sent May 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3186 · Makes supplemental appropriation of $9 million from General Fund to DOE to support Engaged Learning Strategies - STEM Curriculum Program in certain school districts.

Sent May 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4059 · Requires Commissioner of Education to permit certain school districts losing State school aid to submit budgets after enactment of FY2025 appropriations act.

Sent May 6, 2024 · Reported out after 0 days, 3–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 3141 · Establishes Public Education Innovation Fund; provides corporation business tax and gross income tax credits to businesses for making qualified education donations.

Sent May 6, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3144 · Requires school bus drivers to submit to biannual testing for drugs and alcohol.

Sent May 6, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3156 · Permits boards of education to lease certain school property to federally qualified health centers without bidding.

Sent May 6, 2024 · Reported out after 0 days, 4–1 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 3118 · Provides that regional school districts are not subject to State school aid reductions under certain circumstances.

Sent April 15, 2024 · Reported out after 336 days, 3–0 · did not pass the Senate

Assembly Bill 1669 · Removes obstacles to teacher certification for certain teachers; repeals law establishing alternative certificate of eligibility.*

Sent April 11, 2024 · Reported out after 25 days, 4–1 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 3075 · Establishes State aid reduction cap of one percent for calculation of State school aid.

Sent April 11, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3076 · Amends appropriations act to provide funding for restoration of State school aid reductions for certain school districts; shifts $64,920,000 from certain appropriations for purposes of restoring aid; provides supplemental appropriation of $145,215,047.

Sent April 11, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3077 · "Opportunity Scholarship Act"; establishes pilot program in Department of Treasury providing tax credits to taxpayers contributing to scholarships for low-income children.

Sent April 11, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3092 · Ensures no school district receives State school aid reduction greater than five percent.

Sent April 11, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3096 · Requires school districts to provide instruction on history of Latino and Hispanic Americans as part of implementation of New Jersey Student Learning Standards.

Sent April 11, 2024 · Moved on without a report after 39 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3012 · Designates September 11 of each year "September 11 Remembrance Day."

Sent April 8, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3013 · Requires State Police to maintain 24-hour hotline for receiving anonymous tips regarding potential threats to school safety and security.

Sent April 8, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3035 · "New Jersey Student Support Act"; establishes program to Department of Treasury to provide tax credits to taxpayers contributing to organization which awards scholarships to certain nonpublic school students.

Sent April 8, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 63 days

Senate Bill 3049 · Requires school districts to permit students excused absences while experiencing symptoms of menstrual disorder.

Sent April 8, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3054 · Revises law requiring school districts, charter schools, nonpublic schools, and contracted service providers to review employment history of prospective employee for allegations of child abuse or sexual misconduct.

Sent April 8, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3057 · Requires DOH to develop informational materials on type 1 diabetes and DOE to distribute to parents and guardians of enrolled students.*

Sent April 8, 2024 · Reported out after 175 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3058 · Establishes inflationary State school aid growth limit; permits certain school districts to apply for Necessary Stabilization Aid.

Sent April 8, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3068 · Requires DOE to collect and publish data on use of restraints and seclusion on students with disabilities.

Sent April 8, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3070 · Provides additional State school aid to certain school districts; makes an appropriation.

Sent April 8, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3072 · Provides additional State school aid to certain school districts; appropriates $105,886,559.

Sent April 8, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 35 days

Senate Bill 2970 · Lowers age requirement of compulsory school attendance from six to five years old.

Sent March 18, 2024 · Reported out after 94 days, 3–2 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2973 · Requires upcoming Educational Adequacy Report to include comprehensive review of certain components of school funding in consultation with certain stakeholders and experts.

Sent March 18, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2976 · Establishes "New Jersey Works Dual Enrollment Option Program."

Sent March 18, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2991 · Requires school districts to include instruction on bullying awareness and prevention as part of implementation of New Jersey Student Learning Standards in Comprehensive Health and Physical Education.

Sent March 18, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3002 · Requires Commissioner of Education to permit certain school districts losing State school aid to submit budgets after enactment of FY2025 appropriations act.

Sent March 18, 2024 · Reported out after 49 days, 3–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2959 · Requires second enrollment count for determining State school aid.

Sent March 14, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2939 · Requires school districts to observe Veterans Day as school holiday.

Sent March 11, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2945 · Establishes task force to examine school discipline practices including racial disparities and effectiveness.

Sent March 11, 2024 · Reported out after 56 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2914 · Permits virtual or remote instruction for public schools used as polling places on election days.

Sent March 7, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2842 · Establishes tax credit for portion of qualifying educational expenditures made by taxpayer on behalf of child.

Sent March 4, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2844 · Establishes Jersey Strong Public Service Scholarship Program.

Sent March 4, 2024 · Reported out after 332 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2849 · Establishes Autism Education Council.

Sent March 4, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2860 · Establishes Sports Equipment Equity Pilot Program.

Sent March 4, 2024 · Reported out after 210 days, 3–2 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2867 · Requires DOE to partner with nonprofit organization to establish central registry of individuals and organizations interested in providing supplemental tutoring support to students.*

Sent March 4, 2024 · Reported out after 458 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2880 · Provides additional State school aid to school districts experiencing enrollment increases due to conversion of age-restricted housing developments to non-restricted developments.

Sent March 4, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2881 · Authorizes school districts to establish electric vehicle certification programs.*

Sent March 4, 2024 · Reported out after 434 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2884 · Prohibits twice exceptional students from being denied special education and related services due to average academic performance.

Sent March 4, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2901 · Allows certain public high school student-athletes to substitute study hall for physical education during their athletic seasons.

Sent March 4, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2902 · Requires school districts to provide instruction on menstrual health and hygiene as part of implementation of New Jersey Student Learning Standards in Comprehensive Health and Physical Education.

Sent March 4, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2903 · Establishes Safe Remote Learning Program in DOE to support provision of remote instruction facilities by public schools.

Sent March 4, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2818 · "Illicit Opioid Supply Substances Poisoning Awareness Act"; requires school districts to provide instruction on dangers of illicit opioid substances.*

Sent February 27, 2024 · Reported out after 440 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2835 · Requires local boards of education to employ at least one school social worker per school.

Sent February 27, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2712 · Requires public schools to include instruction on cursive handwriting.

Sent February 15, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 350 days

Senate Bill 2731 · Establishes pilot program in DOE to provide assistive technology to elementary and middle school students with dyslexia and related conditions.

Sent February 15, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2781 · Revises high school student financial aid application requirements.

Sent February 15, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2786 · Requires local boards of education to employ certain number of staff with expertise in student mental health.

Sent February 15, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2787 · Requires candidate for teacher certification to complete course or training on anti-racism in education.

Sent February 15, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2794 · Establishes Task Force on Approved Private Schools for Students with Disabilities to study various issues including improving and streamlining tuition-setting process, funding, and fiscal accountability.

Sent February 15, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2682 · Requires Commissioner of Education to develop emergency notification system to alert students and staff of active shooter on school grounds.

Sent February 12, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2683 · Requires certain libraries to provide free menstrual hygiene products and requires State to pay costs.

Sent February 12, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2528 · Establishes Office of Community Schools; appropriates $10 million.

Sent February 8, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2529 · Requires DOE to develop credential to introduce teachers to culturally responsive teaching practices, characteristics, and methods.

Sent February 8, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2549 · Establishes "Student Mental Health Task Force."

Sent February 8, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2599 · Raises age requirement of compulsory school attendance from 16 to 18 years old.

Sent February 8, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2600 · Extends eligibility for certain SDA grant funding to Marie H. Katzenbach School for the Deaf.

Sent February 8, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2602 · Shortens certain school board members' terms when annual school election is moved from November to April; requires approval of both school board and municipal governing body in order to move school election from November to April.

Sent February 8, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2608 · Makes various changes in the charter school program in regard to student enrollment procedures, charter revocation, and monitoring of charter schools.

Sent February 8, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2609 · Revises mileage limit for mandatory school transportation for students in preschool through grade four.

Sent February 8, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2612 · Requires registration of private education lenders; establishes protections for private education borrowers.

Sent February 8, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2616 · Provides that any superintendent salary caps adopted by the commissioner will apply to charter school administrators.

Sent February 8, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2617 · Directs Commissioner of Education to establish three-year pilot program to increase reading levels of certain students; appropriates $1 million.

Sent February 8, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2629 · Directs Commissioner of Education to establish criteria and make recommendations on designation of school districts as SDA districts.

Sent February 8, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2630 · Establishes hiring preference for veterans for teaching positions.

Sent February 8, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2631 · Requires legislative approval of State Board of Education rules and regulations; repeals equity regulations.

Sent February 8, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2633 · Requires studies on impact of COVID-19 pandemic on elementary and secondary school attendance and higher education enrollment.

Sent February 8, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2634 · Establishes Digital Divide Solutions Grant Program in DOE to assist public schools in purchase of connected devices and Internet access for students during periods of remote instruction.

Sent February 8, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2636 · Requires boards of education to adopt suicide prevention policies and DOE to establish model suicide prevention policy.

Sent February 8, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2644 · Requires DOE to establish working group on student literacy; mandates universal literacy screenings for kindergarten through grade three students; requires professional development for certain school district employees.*

Sent February 8, 2024 · Reported out after 133 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2645 · Requires school districts to screen certain students for reading deficiencies.

Sent February 8, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 133 days

Senate Bill 2646 · Requires school districts to provide training and coaching to certain teachers on student literacy and reading interventions; requires DOE to establish program for literacy coaches.

Sent February 8, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 133 days

Senate Bill 2647 · Establishes Office of Learning Equity and Academic Recovery in DOE.*

Sent February 8, 2024 · Reported out after 133 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2468 · Prohibits State Board of Education from requiring student growth objectives to evaluate teachers.

Sent February 5, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2480 · Requires Commissioner of Education to prepare report on learning loss of students with developmental disabilities during COVID-19 public health emergency.

Sent February 5, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2494 · Establishes emergency teacher endorsements in certain circumstances.

Sent February 5, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2498 · Requires Commissioner of Education to establish employment web portal and virtual applicant profile system.**

Sent February 5, 2024 · Reported out after 10 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2505 · Requires Commissioner of Education to establish and maintain an educator common application and web portal.

Sent February 5, 2024 · Reported out after 10 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2509 · Directs State Board of Education to authorize issuance of new endorsements in certain fields.

Sent February 5, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2360 · Provides same military service credit for compensation purposes to noncertificated employees of school districts that is provided to certificated employees under current law.

Sent January 29, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2364 · Establishes Commission on Career and Technical Education and creates initiatives that promote career and technical education programs in State.

Sent January 29, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2375 · Creates pilot program to fund adult education programs for residents of certain communities.

Sent January 29, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2376 · Requires boards of education to ensure that all staff are trained in care of students with epilepsy and seizure disorders every five years.*

Sent January 29, 2024 · Reported out after 245 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2378 · Provides gross income tax deduction to eligible educators and paraprofessionals for expense of classroom supplies.

Sent January 29, 2024 · Reported out after 143 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2380 · Permits certain mental health professionals working in school districts to refer or help facilitate referral of students to professional counselors.*

Sent January 29, 2024 · Reported out after 651 days, 3–2 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2382 · Requires schools to report certain assaults to law enforcement.

Sent January 29, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2389 · Broadens definition of "harassment, intimidation, or bullying" in Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act.

Sent January 29, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2399 · Requires voter approval at the annual school election or by the board of school estimate prior to the establishment of charter school.

Sent January 29, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2421 · "Freedom to Read Act"; establishes requirements for library material in public school libraries and public libraries; protects school library staff members and librarians.*

Sent January 29, 2024 · Reported out after 245 days, 3–2 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2434 · Provides tax levy cap adjustment for certain school districts experiencing reductions in State school aid.

Sent January 29, 2024 · Reported out after 17 days, 4–1 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2316 · Requires certain ratios of school library media specialists to students in public schools.

Sent January 25, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2333 · Requires board of education to directly employ certain professionals; permits board of education to contract for certain personnel; permits use of virtual or remote instruction for public school students in certain circumstances.

Sent January 25, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2335 · Requires school districts to provide instruction on history of Latinos and Hispanics as part of implementation of New Jersey Student Learning Standards.*

Sent January 25, 2024 · Reported out after 21 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 141 · Requires video camera on certain school buses with crossing control arms.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 142 · Establishes teacher recruitment grant program in DOE; appropriates $6 million to DOE.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 143 · Permits charter school to limit admission to single gender, students at-risk of academic failure, students with disabilities, or English language learners.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 145 · Establishes Safe and Equitable Remote Learning Pilot Program in DOE to support provision of remote learning safe havens by certain school districts.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 146 · Prohibits administration of assessments developed by Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 147 · Establishes "breakfast after the bell" incentive fund.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 153 · Directs Secretary of Higher Education to conduct study to determine extent and cause of outmigration of high school graduates to out-of-State colleges.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 171 · Establishes school district grant program in DOE to reimburse public school teachers for classroom material expenditures.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 177 · Establishes New Jersey Grow Your Own Teacher Pilot Program.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 179 · Provides that certain sending school districts will continue to have representation on certain receiving boards of education despite decreases in enrollment numbers.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 183 · Exempts from "Sales and Use Tax Act" certain retail sales of computers and school supplies; allows $500 gross income tax deduction to teachers purchasing school supplies for classroom use.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 185 · Establishes Elementary Home Reading Grant Program; appropriates $500,000 to DOE from federal funds.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 215 · Requires school districts to include environmental sustainability plan in long-range facilities plan.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 311 · Requires all students enrolled in grades six through 12 to have certain physical examination that includes cardiac component.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 315 · Permits school bus driver to administer epinephrine to student in emergency under certain circumstances.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Reported out after 387 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 339 · Requires State Board of Education to permit candidates awaiting teacher certification to submit affidavit to hiring school district affirming certification requirements have been met.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 341 · Requires Commissioner of Education to recommend dates for spring break in school districts.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Reported out after 513 days, 3–2 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 344 · Establishes School Safety and Security Task Force.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 350 · Establishes Anti-Bullying Youth Council to assist Anti-Bullying Task Force.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 409 · Provides three-year phase-in of full funding of extraordinary special education State aid.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 410 · Provides for direct State payment of cost of special education and related services for certain students.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 411 · Requires board of education to publicly post full meeting agenda 48 hours prior to meeting.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 412 · Requires public schools to post curriculum plans online; requires school districts to make textbooks or other materials used in implementing curriculum plans available for inspection by parents and legal guardians.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 419 · Removes diversity and inclusion instruction requirements for students in grades kindergarten through eight.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 426 · Revises process for use of virtual or remote instruction to meet minimum 180-day school year requirement.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 427 · Permits public high school students to opt out of physical education and sports programs during Ramadan.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 433 · Eliminates State residency requirement for mathematics and science public school teachers.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 434 · Permits students to be eligible for high school graduation credits in health, safety, and physical education for completing county fire academy course under certain circumstances.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 440 · Prevents State school aid reduction in school districts that experienced decrease in equalized valuation and are located in certain counties.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 441 · Includes value of certain properties exempt from taxation in valuation used to calculate State school aid.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 449 · Provides that school districts spending below adequacy will not be subject to certain State school aid reductions.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 451 · Requires DOE to release to school district upon request data and software program algorithms used to calculate State school aid.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 452 · Requires school districts to provide instruction on the dangers of texting while driving as part of the New Jersey Student Learning Standards in Comprehensive Health and Physical Education.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 455 · Prohibits requiring students to wear face masks in schools and on school buses.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 500 · Establishes three-year nonpublic school pupil transportation pilot program in Ocean County to provide funding to county consortium of nonpublic schools that will assume responsibility for mandated nonpublic school busing.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 501 · Requires State aid reduction to municipalities and school districts by amount of accumulated absences paid to employees upon their retirement.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 508 · Requires each public school to post on website comprehensive list of all resources available in school library.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 512 · Requires members of State Board of Education to attend meetings in person to be recorded as present.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 552 · Permits board of education to accept donations for purpose of providing property tax relief.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 574 · Clarifies circumstances in which school board member may participate in volunteer activities.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 575 · Permits school districts to employ safe schools resource officers or Class Three special law enforcement officers for security purposes, and requires school districts to have agreement with local law enforcement governing placement of school security personnel.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 576 · Requires anti-bullying policy of public schools to include provision requiring principal to make preliminary determination and meet with parents of students involved in alleged bullying incident for that determination; extends time for investigating incident.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 578 · Mandates additional requirements for anti-bullying policies of public schools, expands information provided in DOE guidance document on bullying, and requires parents be provided clear explanation of student rights in school bullying investigations.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 618 · Provides that in certain cases vacancy in membership of board of education of limited purpose regional school district will be filled by majority vote of board of education of constituent district represented by former board member.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 633 · Eliminates requirement for public school employees to maintain State residency.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 635 · Requires State Board of Education meetings to be accessible virtually and in person.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 648 · Requires under certain circumstances development by certified school nurse of individualized health care plan and individualized emergency health care plan for student with life-threatening allergies or anaphylaxis.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 651 · Establishes pilot program in which certain selected school districts equip school buses with global positioning systems and DOE develops school bus tracking application.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 662 · Eliminates requirement to submit sales tax exemption form for textbook purchases.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 667 · Requires school districts to provide information on free application for federal student aid to students in grades 11 and 12.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 671 · Requires students to complete free application for federal student aid as part of high school graduation requirements or request an exemption.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 679 · Requires school districts to provide instruction on water safety as part of New Jersey Student Learning Standards for Comprehensive Health and Physical Education.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 692 · Permits public and nonpublic schools to utilize security categorical aid to hire school security personnel.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 695 · Permits eligible high school students to take certain courses at county college.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 703 · Makes supplemental appropriation of $3.5 million to provide additional State school aid to Freehold Regional School District.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 709 · Makes supplemental appropriation of $1 billion for After School Recreation in Urban Areas; stipulates uses of, and eligibility criteria for, funds.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 714 · Permits students experiencing menstrual disorder to attend school remotely.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 735 · Increases sending district representation on receiving district's board of education in certain circumstances.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 766 · Authorizes certain boards of education to issue bonds to repair damages caused by natural disasters in certain circumstances.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 773 · Allows DOE to postpone New Jersey Quality Single Accountability Continuum in certain circumstances.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 787 · Provides supplemental transportation aid to certain districts participating in interdistrict public school choice program.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Reported out after 16 days, 4–0 · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 853 · Establishes Mental Health Awareness Pilot Program in DOE.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 908 · Requires portable anti-choking devices be placed in schools.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Reported out after 433 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 924 · Requires 10 percent of certain federal education relief funds, approximating $26.2 million, be dedicated specifically to students with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 929 · Requires institutions of higher education and government employers to provide certain students and employees with information about Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 930 · Requires public schools, and nonpublic schools which receive federal funding, to provide students with information on rights afforded under Title IX, and provide contact information for Title IX coordinator.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 940 · Establishes "Parents Bill of Rights Act"; prohibits school district from interfering with fundamental right of parent or guardian to engage in and direct student's education; permits opt-out of school district curriculum.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 945 · Requires school psychologists and school counselors to complete mental health first aid training.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 953 · Allows gross income tax deduction for up to $1,200 of unreimbursed expenses incurred by eligible educators for purchase of classroom supplies.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 954 · Requires school districts to close schools on days of general and primary elections.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 957 · Requires placement of portable FDA-approved anti-choking devices in schools.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 973 · Requires school districts to let nonpublic school students participate in district high school interscholastic athletics.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 974 · Establishes student-athlete mental health specialists in school districts and public institutions of higher education; creates student-athlete mental health registry; makes appropriation.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 988 · Requires DOE and DCF to establish online reporting systems for schools and child care centers to report lead testing results.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Reported out after 331 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1054 · Requires State Board of Education to adopt New Jersey Student Learning Standards pertaining to labor movement; requires school districts to provide instruction on labor movement.*

Sent January 9, 2024 · Reported out after 163 days, 4–1 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1060 · Requires public schools to develop policy for emergency administration of nasal seizure rescue medication and use of manual vagus nerve stimulators on students with seizure disorders.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1063 · Provides deduction from gross income of $500 for full-time educators and paraprofessionals and $350 for part-time educators and paraprofessionals.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1064 · Requires State Board of Education to authorize alternate route to expedite teacher certification of persons employed as paraprofessionals in school districts.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1079 · Requires school districts to provide instruction on interacting with law enforcement as part of New Jersey Student Learning Standards in Social Studies.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1110 · Prohibits banning and restricting access to books in public libraries.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1114 · Establishes task force to examine issues and make recommendations concerning youth sports, including abusive coaching, confrontational parents, and bullying of players.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Reported out after 118 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1178 · Requires high schools to offer computer science course.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1180 · Requires DOE to develop transition checklist for students with disabilities; requires DOE to maintain information on website concerning transition resources.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1184 · "School Property Tax Relief Trust Fund Act"; appropriates $2 billion.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1185 · Requires instruction on voting in curriculum of students in grade 12 as part of implementation of New Jersey Student Learning Standards in Social Studies.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1194 · Directs Attorney General to provide annual training to public and nonpublic school students and staff on roles and responsibilities before, during, and after school emergencies.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1195 · Requires public school student with concussion to be evaluated by physician or other licensed health care provider before return to school and return to physical activity at school.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1226 · Expands school breakfast program to all schools with five percent or more of students eligible for free or reduced price meals.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1239 · Requires New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association to require criminal history records check for person to serve as official at athletic events sanctioned by association.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Reported out after 331 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1240 · Expands duties of Office of School Bus Safety.*

Sent January 9, 2024 · Reported out after 265 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1244 · "The Smarter Lunchroom Act;" promotes healthy food choices in school cafeterias.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1250 · Establishes "School Bus Safety and Child Protection Act," requires periodic criminal background checks for certain school employees; and prohibits interference with school bus monitoring devices.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1253 · Establishes pilot program in DOE to use therapy dogs in public elementary school wellness programs.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Reported out after 37 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 1259 · Prohibits distribution to students of literature that promotes, favors, or opposes candidacy of any candidate for election at any general, municipal, or school election.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1264 · Provides that required instruction on sexual abuse and assault awareness and prevention in grades preschool through 12 include content on Internet safety and dangers of online predators.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1266 · Establishes school breakfast kiosk pilot program.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1284 · Establishes County-Based School Security Pilot Program in DOE; appropriates $15 million.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Reported out after 265 days, 4–1 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1287 · Removes obstacles to teacher certification for certain teachers; repeals law establishing alternative certificate of eligibility.*

Sent January 9, 2024 · Reported out after 118 days, 4–1 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1329 · Provides that public school parent who objects to learning material or activity that parent considers harmful may receive voucher from school district to enroll student in nonpublic school.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1331 · "Fairness in Women's Sport Act."

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1352 · Requires school districts to receive written permission from parent or legal guardian before administering certain student health surveys.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1375 · Requires legislative approval of updates or revisions to core curriculum content.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1378 · Establishes State aid reduction cap for calculation of State school aid.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1410 · Eliminates use of census-based funding of special education aid in school funding law.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Reported out after 16 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1418 · Directs DOE to establish advertising campaign to attract candidates to teaching and education support professions; appropriates $1 million.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1420 · Establishes "VETeach Pilot Program" in DOE to facilitate teacher certification of veterans.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1421 · Requires school report card to include information about placement of graduates, including apprenticeships.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Reported out after 37 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 1459 · Alters procedure for reimbursing nurses who provide nonpublic school nursing services in certain circumstances.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1465 · Requires local boards of education to employ certain number of school psychologists.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1466 · Establishes Train the Trainer Program for Student Wellbeing in DOE; appropriates $1 million.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1467 · Requires public schools that offer student psychological services to offer remote sessions.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1468 · Provides that public school used as polling place shall not be open for classes on day of election.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1520 · Requires each board of education to adopt policy establishing temperature control standards and guidelines for school district facilities.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1532 · Applies provisions of "New Jersey College Student and Parent Consumer Information Act" to proprietary schools and limits eligibility for State student assistance programs to students enrolled in certain proprietary schools.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1537 · Establishes Extended School Day and School Year Study Commission.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1539 · Requires nonpublic secondary schools and independent institutions of higher education to make payment to school districts for educational costs of students residing in tax-exempt housing upon adoption of resolution by municipal governing body.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1543 · Requires Type I school districts and charter schools to establish citizen budget oversight committee to monitor district's or charter school's financial position.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1546 · Establishes task force to study issues and make recommendations regarding Marie H. Katzenbach School for the Deaf.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1547 · Provides that salary and other costs associated with Commissioner of Education's appointment of State monitor and other staff under "School District Fiscal Accountability Act" will be paid by State.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1548 · Requires school districts to adopt policies concerning student use of sunscreen and sun-protective clothing at school and school-sponsored functions.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Reported out after 331 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 1549 · Requires minimum of one school bus aide for every 15 special needs students on school bus.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1550 · Eliminates use of standardized assessments as measure of student growth or progress in evaluations of teachers, principals, assistant principals, and vice-principals.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1552 · Requires full-day kindergarten in all school districts and establishes uniform age requirement for enrollment in kindergarten.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1553 · Allows public schools to let certain students not enrolled in school participate in high school interscholastic athletics; allows public high schools in same district to enter into cooperative sports programs under certain conditions.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1559 · Establishes three-year pilot program in DOE to support school district programs to increase length of school day or school year.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1562 · Eliminates high school graduation proficiency test.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1570 · Prohibits Commissioner of Education from approving certain tests for teacher certification candidates with extended retake waiting periods.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1571 · Requires State Board of Education to reduce clinical practice requirements for certain teacher candidates.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1590 · Establishes "Twelfth Grade Postsecondary Transition Year Pilot Program" in Department of Education.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1591 · Requires DOE to establish comprehensive searchable website concerning educational programs and resources available to special education students.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1617 · Establishes project-based learning pilot program in DOE.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1633 · Prohibits public libraries and public schools from banning or restricting access to certain books; permits withholding of State Aid for non-compliance.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 20 days

Senate Bill 1659 · Requires school districts to incorporate age-appropriate instruction on menstrual toxic shock syndrome and requires installation of signage in certain women's rooms to enhance public awareness of menstrual toxic shock syndrome.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Reported out after 387 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1680 · Requires that in-service training for school employees on safety and security include component on behavioral threat assessment.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1681 · Requires Commissioner of Education to review school safety and security plans.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1682 · Requires Police Training Commission to adopt training course on school emergency response.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1686 · Requires school districts to institute policies to improve emergency communications to increase school security.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1738 · Directs Commissioner of Education to study curriculum requirements for geography education in high school.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1739 · Requires school districts to provide for the safe operation of electrically operated partitions in classrooms or other school facilities.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1742 · Extends requirements on use of restraint and seclusion to all students; requires immediate parental notification; requires DOE to collect and report data regarding use of restraint and seclusion on students.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1751 · Requires adoption of anti-nepotism policies by school districts and charter schools.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1755 · Requires school districts take certain actions to increase participation in free or reduced priced meal programs; prohibits shaming students with school meal bills in arrears; prohibits certain district actions in collecting unpaid school meal fees.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1763 · Clarifies which health care professional may provide documentation to school district of need for home instruction due to student's health condition.*

Sent January 9, 2024 · Reported out after 695 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1777 · Establishes three-year pilot program for school-based mentoring in public schools located within 1,000 feet of gunfire.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Reported out after 331 days, 4–1 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1778 · Provides for voluntary contributions by taxpayers on gross income tax returns to State aid for public schools.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1780 · Prohibits school district from denying admittance to student due to tardiness or violation of dress code or school uniform policy.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Reported out after 331 days, 4–1 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1783 · Requires instruction on cursive handwriting in public school curriculum for grades three through five.*

Sent January 9, 2024 · Reported out after 387 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 1784 · Establishes certain program requirements for school counselor certification; outlines role and duties of school counselor; requires professional development for school counselors; establishes position of School Counselor Liaison in DOE.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Reported out after 265 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1795 · Requires school programs of virtual or remote instruction to be implemented primarily through use of virtual instructional sessions.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1796 · Requires parent or guardian to annually notify school district in writing of intention to home-school child; requires school district to compile and post on district website number of home-schooled children.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1799 · Provides gross income tax credit for certain homeschooling expenses.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1809 · Establishes New Jersey Community Learning Program in DOE to provide comprehensive after school programs in certain communities; dedicates portion of State cannabis revenue to support program.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1812 · Establishes requirements concerning methods for determining whether student has specific learning disability under federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.*

Sent January 9, 2024 · Reported out after 16 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1821 · Requires State Board of Education to evaluate historical events for inclusion in New Jersey Student Learning Standards.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1841 · Restricts Commissioner of Education's authority to reject school district's budget proposal.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1845 · Requires Type II school district without board of school estimate holding its school election in November to receive voter approval of base budget.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1860 · Requires legislative approval of changes to core curriculum content standards and Statewide assessments.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1920 · Reestablishes senior citizen supplemental stabilization aid.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1937 · Requires public and nonpublic secondary schools to annually conduct written or verbal substance use screening on all students using a particular screening program.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1954 · Requires school districts to provide instruction on bleed control as part of implementation of New Jersey Student Learning Standards in Comprehensive Health and Physical Education.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1986 · Establishes School Funding Formula Evaluation Task Force.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2008 · Establishes Grow Your Own Teacher Loan Redemption Program in Higher Education Student Assistance Authority.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Reported out after 16 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2009 · Requires certain boards of education to select minimum of three financial institutions or pension management organizations to provide tax sheltered annuity plans.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2012 · Requires certain public schools that receive State aid to begin regular instruction for high school students no earlier than 8:30 AM.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2027 · Requires Commissioner of Education to receive approval from State Board of Education prior to imposing new standardized assessment requirement on public schools.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2028 · Establishes teacher certification route for candidates with Montessori teaching credentials.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2029 · Establishes High Efficiency Accelerated Learning Grant Program.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2031 · Requires certain information about provision of special education services in group setting be included in individualized education programs.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2033 · Permits youth-serving patriotic societies to speak with public school students during regular school hours.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2040 · Establishes four-year Career and Technical Education Partnership Grant Program.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2043 · Establishes requirements for removal of students from public school pending mental health clearance.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2048 · Modifies provisions of grant program that reimburses eligible costs for school district regionalization feasibility studies.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2056 · Provides sales and use tax exemption for sales of books at school book fairs.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2059 · Establishes nonpublic school transportation program to provide funding to consortiums of nonpublic schools that will assume responsibility for mandated nonpublic school busing.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2071 · Requires five-year average of equalized property valuation be used in calculation of local share under State school funding formula.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2073 · Requires Commissioner of Education to establish matching grant program for certain school districts and schools using federal funds to increase instructional time and accelerate learning.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2076 · Requires DOE to establish database of novice teachers and host job fairs.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2081 · Requires board of education to directly employ certain professionals; permits board of education to contract for certain personnel; permits use of virtual or remote instruction for public school students in certain circumstances.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2082 · Establishes New Jersey Educator Evaluation Review Task Force; clarifies collection of student growth data.*

Sent January 9, 2024 · Reported out after 16 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2108 · Requires exterior exit doors in school buildings to remain unlocked from egress side and locked from access side at all times.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2112 · Prohibits teaching staff members from inputting information and conversations regarding individually identifiable health information into third party software applications managed by entities engaging in partisan political activity.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2117 · Directs State Board of Education to rescind New Jersey Student Learning Standards in Comprehensive Health and Physical Education and directs boards of education to establish Parental Advisory Committees and adopt standards for health instruction.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2122 · Establishes "COVID-19 Learning Loss Study Commission."

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2123 · Requires parental consent for student to participate in health, family life education, or sex education program and provides parents with access to certain public school curricula.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2126 · Requires State Board of Education to provide five days' notice of public meeting and permit public comment on agenda items of public meeting.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2131 · Provides Supplemental Transportation Growth Aid for school districts in 2023-2024 school year; appropriates $31.6 million.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2163 · Revises certain requirements concerning graduation proficiency test and eliminates requirement that graduation proficiency test be administered to eleventh grade students.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2166 · Requires school districts to employ at least one certified nutrition specialist, registered dietitian, or registered dietitian nutritionist.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2167 · Requires public and certain nonpublic schools to comply with breakfast and lunch standards adopted by USDA.*

Sent January 9, 2024 · Reported out after 513 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2170 · Requires DOE to maintain list of textbook vendors that use inclusive material and school districts to use textbooks from those vendors.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2180 · Provides supplemental appropriation of $20 million for loan redemption program and tuition reimbursement program for certain teachers of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2181 · Eliminates requirement for State residency of public school employees for period of three years.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Reported out after 118 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 2197 · Directs Department of Agriculture in consultation with DOE to establish online applications for National School Lunch Program and school breakfast programs.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2203 · Requires teachers to biennially complete two hours of professional development related to cultural competence.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2204 · Establishes "Male Teachers of Color Mentorship Pilot Program"; appropriates $95,000.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2205 · Requires school district to establish "School Meal Fund" to assist students with school meal bill in arrears.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2206 · Requires NJ Youth Suicide Prevention Advisory Council to prepare report regarding suicide prevention instruction in public schools.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2207 · Establishes "Summer Earn and Learn Pilot Program."

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2215 · Establishes New Jersey Literacy Training Pilot Program in DOE.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2217 · Requires certain officers of education organizations to sign acknowledgement and undergo training concerning duties to report child abuse.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2220 · Establishes "Purple Ribbon Schools Program" in DOE to recognize public and nonpublic schools with positive school climate.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2225 · Establishes summer transition pilot program for rising kindergarten students who meet certain criteria.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2226 · Requires young children entering public schools or Head Start Programs for first time to have comprehensive eye examination completed.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2227 · Requires public schools to offer or expand summer school programs to students.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2232 · Establishes New Jersey Community Learning Program in DOE to provide comprehensive extended learning time programs in certain communities; dedicates portion of State cannabis revenue to support program.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2237 · Establishes Department of Early Childhood.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2238 · Requires school district to provide majority of preschool pupil placements at licensed child care provider programs.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2243 · Establishes five-year community schools pilot program.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2246 · Allows law enforcement agencies to provide juvenile-family crisis information to principal of juvenile's school for planning programs relevant to juvenile's educational and social development.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2247 · Permits use of preferred names on student diplomas.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2248 · Establishes pilot program to create student mental health assistance programs in selected school districts.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2256 · Establishes "New Jersey STEM Scholars Grant Pilot Program" in Department of Education.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2263 · Establishes Co-Curricular Activity Emergency Grant Program to support operations of co-curricular activities at public schools; appropriates $750,000.

Sent January 9, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days