Requires degree-seeking students enrolled in public institutions of higher education to receive instruction on American government and civic engagement.
This bill requires all degree-seeking students at New Jersey's public colleges and universities to complete a course on American government and civic participation before graduating. Starting in the 2022-2023 academic year, public institution governing boards must mandate this course as a graduation requirement. The law aims to equip students with foundational knowledge about democracy, citizenship, and how to engage in community decision-making. It directly affects every undergraduate student pursuing a degree at a New Jersey public higher education institution.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2024
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Jan 9, 2024
Last action Jan 9, 2024
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Jan 9, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee
lower
2 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Anthony Verrelli
DDemocratic
P
Verlina Reynolds-Jackson
DDemocratic
Co
Gabe Rodriguez
DDemocratic
Co
Yvonne Lopez
DDemocratic
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