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NJ S4409
NJ S4409Repeals law that requires diversity and inclusion instruction for public school students in grades kindergarten through 12.
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Introduced
05/19/2025
05/19/2025
In Committee
05/19/2025
05/19/2025
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 seeks to repeal P.L.2021, c.32 (C.18A:35-4.36a), which was a previous law requiring New Jersey public school districts to provide diversity and inclusion instruction for students in kindergarten through 12th grade as part of the New Jersey Student Learning Standards. By repealing this law, the bill would eliminate the mandate for schools to incorporate diversity and inclusion topics into their curriculum, effectively removing the requirement that was previously established in 2021. The bill would take effect immediately upon enactment, meaning that school districts would no longer be obligated to provide such instruction once the bill becomes law. The repeal would potentially reduce structured discussions about diversity and inclusion in K-12 public school classrooms across New Jersey.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee (on 05/19/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S4409 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S4500/4409_I1.HTM |
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