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NJ S1860
NJ S1860Requires legislative approval of changes to core curriculum content standards and Statewide assessments.
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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
Under current law, the State Board of Education is directed to review and update the core curriculum content standards every five years. This bill provides that any update or revision made to the core curriculum content standards following the bill's effective date will require the approval of the Legislature. The State board must forward the update or revision to the Legislature, and the Legislature must adopt a concurrent resolution within 45 days of submission to approve or disapprove the update or revision. In the event that the Legislature adopts a concurrent resolution to approve the update or revision, it may be implemented. In the event that the Legislature adopts a concurrent resolution to disapprove the update or revision, it may not be implemented. Similarly, the bill requires that any revision made to a Statewide assessment or the adoption of a new Statewide assessment will also require the approval of the Legislature through the adoption of a concurrent resolution. In the event that the Legislature adopts a concurrent resolution to approve the revised or new Statewide assessment, it may be implemented. In the event that the Legislature adopts a concurrent resolution to disapprove the new or revised Statewide assessment, it may not be implemented.
AI Summary
This bill requires legislative approval for any changes to the state's core curriculum content standards and Statewide assessments, which are tests used to measure student achievement across the state. Currently, the State Board of Education is responsible for updating the core curriculum every five years, but under this bill, any such updates or revisions, as well as any changes or new Statewide assessments, must be sent to the Legislature. The Legislature then has 45 days to pass a concurrent resolution, which is a formal statement agreed upon by both houses of the Legislature, to either approve or disapprove these changes. If the Legislature approves, the changes can be implemented; if they disapprove, the changes cannot be put into effect.
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/S1860 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S2000/1860_I1.HTM |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S2000/1860_I1.HTM |
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