Prohibits distribution to students of literature that promotes, favors, or opposes candidacy of any candidate for election at any general, municipal, or school election.
This bill prohibits public schools in New Jersey from distributing campaign materials that promote, favor, or oppose any candidate for general, municipal, or school elections to students. It directly affects public school students and staff, banning the distribution of such materials within school buildings or grounds for students to take home or share. The law extends current restrictions (which previously covered only school elections) to apply to all election types, including general and municipal races. School boards must create rules to enforce this prohibition, effective immediately upon enactment.
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Jan 2024
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024
Last action Jan 9, 2024
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee
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Jim Beach
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