S 874 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Requires school districts to receive written permission from parent or legal guardian before administering certain student health surveys.

This bill requires New Jersey school districts to obtain written permission from a parent or legal guardian before administering certain student health surveys. It specifically applies to anonymous, voluntary surveys about substance use (alcohol, tobacco, drugs, vaping), sexual behavior, injury/violence behaviors, or physical activity/nutrition. Schools must provide a detailed permission form at least two weeks prior, explaining the survey's purpose, data access, and how to approve or deny participation. Collected data must be submitted to state education and health departments for public health initiatives (not commercial use), and districts violating the requirement face monetary penalties.
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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 in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee
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