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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
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 updates or revisions made to the core curriculum content standards and Statewide assessments in New Jersey. Under current law, the State Board of Education is responsible for reviewing and updating the core curriculum content standards every five years. This bill mandates that any such updates or revisions following the bill's effective date must be approved by the Legislature through the adoption of a concurrent resolution within 45 days of submission by the State Board. Similarly, the bill requires legislative approval, through a concurrent resolution, for any revisions made to an existing Statewide assessment or the adoption of a new Statewide assessment.
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 |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S1860 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S2000/1860_I1.HTM |
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