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Introduced
02/12/2024
02/12/2024
In Committee
02/12/2024
02/12/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This joint resolution designates the last Friday in March of every year as "Social-Emotional Learning Day" to encourage the study and integration of social-emotional learning ("SEL") within every school, organization, and community in the State. SEL is the process through which individuals acquire and apply the knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary to understand and manage emotions, set and achieve positive goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain positive relationships, and make responsible decisions. The core competencies of SEL promote the cultivation of self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making, all of which are essential to the success and stability of every school, workplace, family, and community in the State. These competencies, which can be developed during childhood, adolescence, and beyond, foster individuals who strive to make meaningful contributions to society. However, the engagement of schools, families, and community leaders is needed to promote the acquisition of SEL competencies by children, adolescents, and all other residents of the State. Given the long-term social and economic benefits achieved through SEL, it is altogether fitting and proper for this State to dedicate its public resources to the advancement of evidence-based SEL.
AI Summary
This joint resolution designates the last Friday in March as "Social-Emotional Learning Day" in New Jersey, aiming to promote social-emotional learning (SEL), which is a process that helps individuals develop crucial life skills. SEL focuses on teaching people how to understand and manage emotions, set positive goals, show empathy, maintain healthy relationships, and make responsible decisions. The resolution recognizes that these core competencies are essential for success in schools, workplaces, families, and communities, and can be developed throughout a person's lifetime. By establishing this annual day, the state seeks to encourage schools, families, and community leaders to prioritize SEL and help individuals cultivate skills that contribute meaningfully to society. The resolution also requests that the Governor issue an annual proclamation marking the day and invites public officials and citizens to participate in appropriate activities and programs that raise awareness about the importance of social-emotional learning.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee (on 02/12/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/AJR139 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/AJR/139_I1.HTM |
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