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NJ A5560
NJ A5560Repeals law that requires diversity and inclusion instruction for public school students in grades kindergarten through 12.
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Introduced
04/10/2025
04/10/2025
In Committee
04/10/2025
04/10/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill repeals current State that requires school districts to provide instruction on diversity and inclusion, P.L.2021, c.32 (C.18A:35-4.36a). The law provides that school districts incorporate the instruction in an appropriate place in the curriculum of students in grades kindergarten through 12 as part of the implementation of the New Jersey Student Learning Standards.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to repeal a law (P.L.2021, c.32) that previously required New Jersey public school districts to provide diversity and inclusion instruction for students in kindergarten through 12th grade. The original law mandated that schools incorporate diversity and inclusion lessons into their curriculum as part of implementing the New Jersey Student Learning Standards. By repealing this law, the bill would eliminate the requirement for schools to teach diversity and inclusion topics, effectively removing the previous mandate that such instruction be part of the standard curriculum. The bill would take effect immediately upon enactment, meaning school districts would no longer be obligated to include these lessons in their teaching plans. This proposed legislation represents a significant shift in educational policy regarding how schools approach teaching about diversity and cultural understanding.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (6)
Paul Kanitra (R)*,
Greg McGuckin (R)*,
John Azzariti (R),
Gregory Myhre (R),
Erik Peterson (R),
Brian Rumpf (R),
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee (on 04/10/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A5560 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A6000/5560_I1.HTM |
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