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NJ ACR131
NJ ACR131Opposes State Board of Education revised New Jersey Student Learning Standards for Comprehensive Health and Physical Education on sex education adopted on June 3, 2020.
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Introduced
05/02/2024
05/02/2024
In Committee
05/02/2024
05/02/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This concurrent resolution opposes the State Board of Education revised New Jersey Student Leaning Standards in Comprehensive Health and Physical Education concerning sex education and calls upon the State board to revise these standards. On June 3, 2020, the State Board of Education readopted the New Jersey Student Learning Standards for Comprehensive Health and Physical Education that contained significant changes regarding the standards for sex education, including the inclusion of certain controversial topics on various social issues. This concurrent resolution conveys the Legislature's objections to the new sex education standards due to the fact that they are both age-inappropriate and significantly interfere with and erode a parent's right to determine whether a child is emotionally and intellectually prepared for instruction in sex education and whether the instruction provided is appropriate and comports with core family values and beliefs.
AI Summary
This concurrent resolution opposes the New Jersey State Board of Education's revised Student Learning Standards for Comprehensive Health and Physical Education, specifically targeting the sex education components adopted on June 3, 2020. The resolution argues that the new standards are problematic because they potentially undermine parental rights by introducing age-inappropriate sexual content and controversial social topics into school curriculum without adequate parental consent. The Legislature contends that parents should have the primary role in educating their children about sensitive sexual matters in a way that aligns with their family's core values and beliefs. While the Department of Education has suggested an opt-out provision for parents, the resolution maintains that this is insufficient protection against inadvertent exposure to graphic sexual lessons. As a result, the resolution calls upon the State Board of Education to revise these standards to better respect parental autonomy and family values, and directs that copies of the resolution be transmitted to the New Jersey Department of Education and State Board of Education.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee (on 05/02/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/ACR131 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/ACR/131_I1.HTM |
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