S 4180 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Establishes Commission on Black Women and Girls.

This bill creates a new Commission on Black Women and Girls in New Jersey to address their specific needs through education, health, and policy recommendations. The commission will consist of eleven members, including several state officials and three public members appointed by the Governor to represent medical research and community organizations. Its primary function is to identify and suggest programs focused on issues like social-emotional learning, access to higher education, restorative justice in schools, and comprehensive sexual health education. While housed within the Department of Children and Families, the commission operates independently and has the authority to request information from various government entities to carry out its work.
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May 2026
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Introduced May 11, 2026 Last action May 11, 2026
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May 11, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
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