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NJ S412

NJ S412
Requires public schools to post curriculum plans online; requires school districts to make textbooks or other materials used in implementing curriculum plans available for inspection by parents and legal guardians.


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Introduced
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026

Introduced Session

2024-2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill requires school districts to post curriculum plans for each course offered to students in each grade level at least 30 days prior to the beginning of a school year. Specifically, a school district would be required to post information concerning each unit of study, student learning objectives, and information concerning textbooks and other materials to be used in implementing the district's curriculum plans. School districts would be required to update their Internet websites each time a curriculum plan is updated or revised. The bill also requires school districts to post information concerning when and where textbooks and other materials used as part of the district's implementation of the district's curriculum plans will be available for review by the parents or legal guardians of students in the district. Parents and legal guardians would be given the opportunity to review these materials prior to the time in which they will be incorporated into classroom instruction. By requiring that school districts post their curriculum plans online and providing parents and legal guardians with the opportunity to review textbooks and other materials used as part of the curriculum, the State can ensure greater transparency and collaboration between school officials and the families they serve.

AI Summary

This bill requires public school districts to post their curriculum plans online for each course and grade level at least 30 days before the school year begins, including details on each unit of study, what students are expected to learn (student learning objectives), and the textbooks or other materials that will be used. School districts must also update their websites whenever a curriculum plan is changed and provide information on when and where parents or legal guardians can review these textbooks and materials before they are used in class, promoting greater transparency between schools and families.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee (on 01/09/2024)

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