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NJ A4454
NJ A4454Requires school districts to include instruction on diversity and inclusion as part of implementation of New Jersey Student Learning Standards.
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Introduced
07/27/2020
07/27/2020
In Committee
12/07/2020
12/07/2020
Crossed Over
12/17/2020
12/17/2020
Passed
01/11/2021
01/11/2021
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/01/2021
03/01/2021
Introduced Session
2020-2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires school districts to provide instruction on diversity and inclusion as part of the implementation of the New Jersey Student Learning Standards in Comprehensive Health and Physical Education for students in grades 9 through 12. The instruction is to: · highlight and promote diversity, equity, inclusion, tolerance and belonging on topics including: gender and sexual orientation; race and ethnicity; disabilities; religious tolerance; and unconscious bias; and · encourage safe, welcoming, and inclusive environments for all students regardless of race or ethnicity, sexual and gender identities, mental and physical disabilities, and religious beliefs. Under the bill, the Commissioner of Education will provide school districts with sample learning activities and resources designed to promote diversity and inclusion.
AI Summary
This bill requires school districts to provide instruction on diversity and inclusion as part of the implementation of the New Jersey Student Learning Standards for students in grades kindergarten through 12. The instruction must highlight and promote diversity, equity, inclusion, tolerance, and belonging on topics such as gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabilities, and religious tolerance. It must also examine the impact of unconscious bias and economic disparities and encourage safe, welcoming, and inclusive environments for all students. The Commissioner of Education will provide school districts with sample learning activities and resources to promote diversity and inclusion.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (20)
Richard Codey (D)*,
Carol Murphy (D)*,
Verlina Reynolds-Jackson (D)*,
Teresa Ruiz (D)*,
Bob Smith (D)*,
Anthony Verrelli (D)*,
Linda Carter (D),
Mila Jasey (D),
Angelica Jimenez (D),
Gordon Johnson (D),
Pam Lampitt (D),
Yvonne Lopez (D),
Angela Mcknight (D),
Annette Quijano (D),
Troy Singleton (D),
Lisa Swain (D),
Britnee Timberlake (D),
Chris Tully (D),
Valerie Vainieri Huttle (D),
Benjie Wimberly (D),
Last Action
Approved P.L.2021, c.32. (on 03/01/2021)
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