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NJ S3012

NJ S3012
Designates September 11 of each year "September 11 Remembrance Day."


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Introduced
04/08/2024
In Committee
04/08/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026

Introduced Session

2024-2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill would designate September 11 of each year as "September 11 Remembrance Day" to honor the memory of those who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks on the United States on September 11, 2001 and in recognition of the police officers, firefighters, emergency services personnel, and other citizens of this State and country who risked their own lives, health, and safety to assist the victims of those attacks. The observance of one minute of silence in public schools on September 11 will serve as an annual reminder and lesson to students that freedom is not free, but can be preserved only at the cost of great personal sacrifice and adherence to duty.

AI Summary

This bill would designate September 11 of each year as "September 11 Remembrance Day" to honor the memory of those who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks on the United States on September 11, 2001, and recognize the police officers, firefighters, emergency services personnel, and other citizens who risked their lives to assist the victims. The bill encourages local governments and patriotic organizations to hold public ceremonies on this day, and requires public schools to observe a one-minute period of silence at 10 A.M. to remember those who lost their lives and those who risked their lives to help.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee (on 04/08/2024)

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