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NJ A3877

NJ A3877
Requires school districts to include information on events of September 11, 2001 as part of New Jersey Student Learning Standards in Social Studies; requires public schools to hold annual events commemorating September 11, 2001.


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Introduced
05/09/2022
In Committee
05/09/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Requires school districts to include information on events of September 11, 2001 as part of New Jersey Student Learning Standards in Social Studies; requires public schools to hold annual events commemorating September 11, 2001.

AI Summary

This bill requires school districts in New Jersey to include age-appropriate information on the events of September 11, 2001 as part of the New Jersey Student Learning Standards in Social Studies. This includes providing students with historical context, a timeline of the day's events, information on the heroic actions of first responders and civilians, the global response to terrorism, and strategies for teaching tolerance and embracing people of different religions and cultures. Additionally, the bill mandates that public schools in New Jersey hold annual commemorative events to enhance student awareness of September 11, 2001 and provide opportunities for discussion on conflict resolution, diversity, and tolerance.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (12)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee (on 05/09/2022)

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