AJR 240 New Jersey General Assembly · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Designates June 11 of each year as "Day of Play" to raise awareness on importance of play.

AJR 240 is a procedural resolution designating June 11 of each year as "Day of Play" in New Jersey. It asks the Governor to issue an annual proclamation encouraging all New Jersey residents of every age to prioritize play, raising public awareness about play's benefits for development, mental health, creativity, and social inclusion. The resolution cites the UN's International Day of Play and emphasizes play's role in building skills like cooperation and problem-solving for children and adults alike.
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Introduced Nov 24, 2025 Last action Nov 24, 2025
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Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Children, Families and Food Security Committee
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