S 922 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

"Protecting Students from Obscene Material in School Libraries Act."

This bill requires New Jersey school boards to adopt policies preventing obscene material from appearing in school libraries. The policy must establish criteria for appropriate library materials, prohibit obscene content, mandate staff compliance with state obscenity laws (which criminalize distributing such material to minors), and outline procedures for investigating staff violations. The state education commissioner will develop and distribute guidance to schools, including examples of prohibited material and recommended disciplinary actions for staff. Noncompliant school districts may face state funding sanctions. The law directly affects school boards, library staff, and students by enforcing existing state obscenity laws in educational settings.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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