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NJ S4239
NJ S4239Requires board of education to provide an individual textbook for each student enrolled in a class.
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Introduced
03/03/2025
03/03/2025
In Committee
03/03/2025
03/03/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires that the board of education of a school district provide an individual textbook for each student enrolled in each class in the district which uses a textbook. The bill defines a textbook as any book, workbook or manual, or electronic textbook intended as the principal source of study for a given class. The purpose of this bill is to address the concern raised by the parents of students in some school districts that not all of the students in a particular class are being issued a textbook. This lack of a textbook puts students at a disadvantage in completing homework assignments and preparing for tests.
AI Summary
This bill requires school districts in New Jersey to provide an individual textbook to every student enrolled in a class that uses textbooks. The bill defines a "textbook" broadly to include traditional bound books, looseleaf manuals, and electronic texts that serve as the primary study material for a class. By mandating that each student receives their own textbook, the legislation aims to address concerns raised by parents that some students have been unable to access required learning materials, which can disadvantage them when completing homework or preparing for tests. The bill is straightforward in its approach, simply stating that school boards must ensure every student in a textbook-using class has their own copy of the required text, and it will take effect immediately upon enactment.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee (on 03/03/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S4239 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S4500/4239_I1.HTM |
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