This New Jersey bill requires public schools to have certified school nurses develop individualized health care plans and emergency plans for students with life-threatening allergies or anaphylaxis. Parents must provide annual written authorization for these plans, including permission for emergency epinephrine use and, if permitted, student self-management. The plans must detail symptoms, treatment protocols, activity accommodations (like school trips and parties), staff training on recognizing and responding to reactions, and communication procedures. School nurses are responsible for updating the plans annually and ensuring all relevant staff - including those at after-school programs - are trained in managing these conditions.
This bill requires all New Jersey public schools and nonpublic schools receiving federal funding (and subject to Title IX) to post specific information on their websites. Schools must clearly list student rights under Title IX, provide contact details for their Title IX coordinator (including phone and email), and explain how to file a complaint, including time limits and investigation steps. The state Education Commissioner must also send annual reminders to these schools about student rights and school responsibilities under Title IX. The law applies immediately to all qualifying schools and aims to improve transparency about discrimination protections.
This bill, S 1139 ("Parents Bill of Rights Act"), grants parents and guardians in New Jersey public schools a fundamental right to engage in and direct their child's education. It requires schools to provide parents with a curriculum summary, allow review of classroom materials (including textbooks and media), and permit opting a child out of any curriculum conflicting with their moral or religious beliefs - without academic penalties. The bill prohibits school districts from interfering with these rights or denying parent requests for educational information. It directly affects all parents/guardians of students in New Jersey public schools and mandates specific transparency and choice mechanisms for curriculum access.
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.
S 813 requires New Jersey public colleges and universities to post bias intimidation statistics and related policy information on their websites. It mandates these institutions to adopt a formal policy prohibiting bias intimidation (defined as offenses targeting protected characteristics like race or religion), including disciplinary procedures and reporting mechanisms. The bill also requires first-year students to complete a course module covering bias intimidation prevention, statistics, and campus resources. These requirements apply to all public institutions seeking state student aid funds, aiming to increase transparency and prevention efforts on campus.
S 268 directs New Jersey's Commissioner of Education to create a three-year pilot program providing summer reading instruction to second graders not reading at grade level in selected school districts. The program requires participating districts to apply with details about their schools and past summer enrollment, and the commissioner will choose two districts per region (north, central, south) to ensure urban, suburban, and rural representation. The bill appropriates $1 million from the state general fund to cover the program’s implementation and mandates a final report evaluating its effectiveness and feasibility for statewide adoption. This directly affects students in participating districts and school districts applying for the pilot.
This bill prohibits New Jersey colleges and universities from giving preferential treatment to applicants based on "legacy status" (having a parent or relative who attended the school) or familial ties to donors. It directly affects prospective students applying to higher education institutions in New Jersey, ensuring admissions decisions are not influenced by these factors. The law requires institutions to stop considering such connections during admissions, applying immediately upon enactment. The bill defines legacy status specifically as a familial relationship to an institution alumnus, banning any preferential consideration for this reason.
This New Jersey bill (S 2962) gives educational support professionals (like cafeteria workers, bus drivers, and administrative staff) who served in the U.S. military and qualify for VA benefits up to four years of seniority credit. The credit counts military service completed before or during their school district employment, treating it as equivalent to actual work time for seniority purposes. It expands an existing benefit currently only available to teaching staff. The policy takes effect immediately upon enactment.
This bill prevents New Jersey school districts from facing state aid cuts exceeding 5% compared to the previous year. It requires districts to receive either the newly calculated state aid amount or the prior year's funding reduced by no more than 5%. County vocational school districts receive the greater of this new calculation or their existing aid formula, which includes a 2017-2018 baseline. The policy applies starting the 2024-2025 school year and aims to stabilize funding for all public school districts.
This bill requires New Jersey school districts to hold capital project referendums (like votes on building new schools or renovations) during specific statewide elections - either June primary elections or November general elections - rather than on special school election dates. It directly affects school districts that need voter approval for major construction projects funded by bonds. The bill prohibits these referendums from being scheduled on special school election dates (such as January or March) unless the election is already being held for another purpose. It also mandates clear ballot language disclosing total project costs, state aid, and any additional expenses beyond standard efficiency standards.
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