Prohibits teaching of critical race theory in public schools; prohibits public school teachers from engaging in political, ideological, or religious advocacy in classroom.
This New Jersey bill prohibits public school districts from including instructional materials that promote specific concepts related to critical race theory, such as claims that one race is inherently superior or that individuals bear responsibility for historical actions of their race. It also bans teachers from engaging in political, ideological, or religious advocacy in classrooms, including endorsing candidates, legislation, or partisan viewpoints on controversial issues. The law allows teaching history neutrally through approved materials, such as historical documents or impartial discussions of historical oppression. Violations could result in withheld state funding, and the bill requires schools to provide teachers with professional development on these rules.
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee
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