This New Jersey Assembly Resolution (AR 20) urges the U.S. Congress to remove federal court jurisdiction over cases where states require undocumented immigrant children to pay school tuition. It also asks the Supreme Court to overturn *Plyler v. Doe* (1981), which established that states cannot deny public education to undocumented children. The resolution does not create new law but formally requests federal action to return education policy authority to states. It directly addresses how states may fund education for undocumented students, referencing the Supreme Court's conflicting rulings on the issue. This is a non-binding request, not a legislative proposal.
This bill requires all New Jersey public schools to teach suicide prevention and related mental health education in every grade from kindergarten through 12th grade. It mandates that the State Board of Education revise curriculum standards within 180 days to include eight specific elements, such as recognizing suicide warning signs, understanding mental health's connection to overall health, identifying support resources, and addressing stigma. The instruction must be age-appropriate and evidence-based, covering topics like risk factors, protective factors, and the relationship between mental health and substance abuse. Implementation begins with the first full school year after the bill takes effect.
This bill requires schools to immediately notify parents or guardians by phone or electronic message when seclusion is used on a student with disabilities, with a full written report provided within 48 hours. It also mandates the New Jersey Department of Education to annually collect and publish data on restraint/seclusion use, including the number of students excluded from school pending psychiatric clearance. The collected data must be published online with privacy protections and broken down by student race, gender, age, and county. These provisions directly affect public/private schools, students with disabilities, and their families.
New Jersey's bill A 3715 establishes a five-year pilot program to provide integrated early childhood services from pregnancy through age three. The program targets 50 underperforming public schools in low-income communities, selecting them based on student performance data and community need. It requires partnerships between schools, health providers, nonprofits, and community organizations to deliver coordinated prenatal care, pediatric health services, nutrition support, and developmental resources for infants and toddlers. A state-selected nonprofit will manage the pilot, assign site coordinators to participating schools, and develop application criteria for school participation.
This New Jersey bill (A-532) would require public school districts to provide vouchers covering 75% of tuition at nonpublic schools for students whose parents withdraw them due to objections about curriculum content. It specifically protects objections related to material conflicting with parental beliefs about sex, sexuality, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, or morality. The voucher amount is calculated based on the district's per-pupil spending, prorated for remaining school days. The bill is currently pending in the Assembly Education Committee (introduced January 13, 2026) and would directly affect parents who withdraw children over curriculum disputes and the school districts funding those vouchers.
This bill establishes a grant program within New Jersey's Office of the Secretary of Higher Education to fund nonprofit organizations providing artificial intelligence education and training. Nonprofits must apply and demonstrate comprehensive AI programs, with grants awarded based on criteria like hosting ethical AI discussion events, partnering with government agencies, and including diverse board representation. The program will provide up to four annual grants of $25,000 each to qualifying nonprofits, requiring them to report on fund usage and impact to state officials. Funds will come from a newly created "Artificial Intelligence Education Fund" funded annually by the state. The bill directly affects nonprofits delivering AI education, not individuals or businesses.
This bill requires New Jersey school districts in every county to receive a minimum geographic cost adjustment (GCA) of 1.0 when calculating state school aid. The GCA adjusts funding based on local costs, and this bill mandates it cannot fall below 1.0 for any county, ensuring all districts get at least the base funding level. It amends existing law to clarify that the commissioner must develop and update this adjustment every five years using census data, while maintaining the 1.0 minimum. This directly affects all public school districts statewide by guaranteeing a baseline funding level regardless of geographic cost differences. The bill focuses on the formula's structure, not specific outcomes or advocacy.
This is a New Jersey Assembly Resolution (AR 103), not a bill with binding effect. It urges the U.S. President and Congress to continue the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, opposing its proposed elimination in the 2021 federal budget. The PSLF Program, established in 2007, forgives student loans for public servants (like teachers, firefighters, and social workers) after 120 on-time payments under income-driven repayment plans while working full-time for government or non-profits. The resolution cites data showing 1,565 borrowers received $100 million in forgiven debt as of 2019, emphasizing the program's role in recruiting public sector employees.
This bill requires New Jersey's Higher Education Student Assistance Authority (HESAA) to stop interest from accruing on NJCLASS loans for borrowers approved for deferment or forbearance due to temporary disability, unemployment, or financial hardship between March 9 and September 9, 2020. It directly affects New Jersey college students with NJCLASS loans who qualify for these hardship-related repayment options during that specific period. The key provision mandates HESAA to suspend interest accumulation during approved deferment or forbearance periods - unlike standard practice where interest continues to accrue. This change provides immediate financial relief by preventing additional interest charges during the designated timeframe. The bill took effect immediately upon enactment.
This bill requires all New Jersey high school students to complete a one-semester financial literacy course as part of their curriculum. The course must cover budgeting, savings, credit, debt, taxes, college financial planning, and other personal finance topics, while excluding primarily business or economic instruction. Teachers must hold specific endorsements (e.g., in Finance, Social Studies, or Business) to teach the course, and school districts must integrate it into graduation requirements for state-endorsed diplomas. The requirement applies to students entering 12th grade in the 2027-2028 school year.
