S 1592 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Prohibits school districts and public institutions of higher education from adopting policies that bar military members or veterans from addressing students.

This bill prohibits New Jersey school districts and public colleges from adopting policies that bar active-duty military members or veterans from speaking to students at events like assemblies, classes, or graduation ceremonies. It requires schools to forward any correspondence from military members seeking to speak to county superintendents and allows state aid to be withheld for non-compliance. Public colleges face similar penalties, with the State Treasurer authorized to withhold operating funds for violations. The law takes immediate effect and directly affects educational institutions' policies regarding military and veteran speakers.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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