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NJ S1738
NJ S1738Directs Commissioner of Education to study curriculum requirements for geography education in high school.
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Introduced
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill directs the Commissioner of Education to study the need for, and the advisability of, increasing the curriculum requirements for the study of geography in high school. The study must include an evaluation of the potential positive and negative consequences associated with enhancing the geography education requirements. The commissioner will report his findings and recommendations within 6 months of the bill's effective date to the State Board of Education, the Governor, and the Legislature. There is currently no requirement that a high school student complete a course dedicated solely to geography. Under current State Board of Education regulations (N.J.A.C.6A:8-5.1), a student must complete at least 15 credits in social studies in order to be eligible to receive a State-endorsed high school diploma. All social studies course offerings must integrate civics, economics, geography, and global content within the curriculum.
AI Summary
This bill directs the Commissioner of Education to conduct a study on whether high schools should have increased curriculum requirements for geography education, examining the potential benefits and drawbacks of such a change. Currently, while there's no specific requirement for a dedicated geography course, students must complete at least 15 credits in social studies, which are mandated by the State Board of Education to integrate civics, economics, geography, and global content. The Commissioner is required to present the findings and recommendations from this study to the State Board of Education, the Governor, and the Legislature within six months of the bill becoming law.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee (on 01/09/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S1738 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S2000/1738_I1.HTM |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S2000/1738_I1.HTM |
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