A 5680 New Jersey General Assembly · 2024-2025 Regular Session

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

This bill requires all New Jersey public high schools (grades 9-12) to hold an annual 30-minute assembly in November (coinciding with Veterans Day) providing age-appropriate information about the U.S. military's structure, veterans' contributions to society, ROTC, service academies, and other military pathways. Schools must also host a separate veterans appreciation event each year, such as honoring veterans, featuring veteran speakers, or participating in military-themed educational activities. Public schools must consult local veterans associations to develop these events. The law applies to all affected schools starting with the first full school year after enactment.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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May 2025
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Introduced May 15, 2025 Last action May 15, 2025
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May 15, 2025
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Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Education Committee
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