A 4672 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Directs Commissioner of Education to develop guidelines on outdoor education opportunities.

This bill directs New Jersey's Commissioner of Education to create guidelines for incorporating outdoor education opportunities into public school curricula. The guidelines must outline methods for expanding outdoor learning experiences like field trips and provide resources and training for teachers on outdoor learning best practices. School districts are encouraged to adopt these guidelines in their elementary and secondary programs, subject to available funding. The legislation applies to the first full school year following its enactment.
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Mar 2026
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Introduced Mar 10, 2026 Last action Mar 10, 2026
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Mar 10, 2026
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Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee
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