NJ S126

Bill

NJ S126

Prohibits requiring students to wear face masks in schools and on school buses.

Introduced
01/11/2022

In Committee
01/11/2022

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
01/08/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill provides that a student attending a public or nonpublic elementary or secondary school would not be required to wear a face mask while in any indoor or outdoor area of any building of, or while on the grounds of, the school which the student is attending. A student would also not be required to wear a face mask while present on a school bus. The bill would not prohibit a student from voluntarily wearing a face mask while in any indoor or outdoor area of any building of, or while on the grounds of, the school which the student is attending or while the student is present on a school bus.

AI Summary

This bill prohibits requiring students to wear face masks in schools and on school buses. Specifically, it states that a student attending a public or nonpublic elementary or secondary school shall not be required to wear a face mask while in any indoor or outdoor area of the school or while present on a school bus. However, the bill does not prohibit a student from voluntarily wearing a face mask in those settings.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (11)

Jim Holzapfel (R)*, Mike Testa (R)*, Tony Bucco (R), Kristin Corrado (R), Michael Doherty (R), Edward Durr (R), Declan O'Scanlon (R), Steven Oroho (R), Joe Pennacchio (R), Bob Singer (R), Samuel Thompson (D),

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee (on 01/11/2022)

Official Document

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/S126

(5 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/S126
BillText	https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S0500/126_I1.HTM
BillText	https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/S0500/126_I1.HTM
Bill	https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/S0500/126_I1.PDF

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
A1129	Provides corporation business tax credit for certain investment in manufacturing equipment and manufacturing facility renovation, modernization, and expansion, or hiring and training of new employees for manufacturing purposes.	Introduced, Referred to Assembly Commerce and Economic Development Committee	Carry Over
A1632	Prohibits requiring students to wear face masks in schools and on school buses.	Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee	Same As
A5830	Prohibits requiring students to wear face masks in schools and on school buses.	Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee	Carry Over
S2047	Requires insurance coverage of epinephrine for persons aged 18 or younger when medically necessary.	Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee	Carry Over
S3879	Prohibits requiring students to wear face masks in schools and on school buses.	Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee	Carry Over

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