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NJ A6199
NJ A6199Makes supplemental appropriation of $1 million for New Jersey Commission on Asian American Heritage.
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Introduced
12/08/2025
12/08/2025
In Committee
12/08/2025
12/08/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill makes a supplemental appropriation of $1 million to support the New Jersey Commission on Asian American Heritage. Under current law, the commission is tasked with various responsibilities, including: providing assistance and advice to public and nonpublic schools with respect to the implementation of historical, cultural, and educational programs concerning people of Asian and Asian American descent; infusing the history of Asian Americans into the social studies curriculum in order to provide an accurate, complete, and inclusive history; ensuring that teachers are equipped to effectively teach the New Jersey Student Learning Standards in Social Studies; and developing, in consultation with the Department of Education, curriculum guidelines for the teaching subjects and topics concerning and relating to the culture, history, and heritage of people of Asian and Asian American descent.
AI Summary
This bill makes a supplemental appropriation of $1 million to the New Jersey Commission on Asian American Heritage through the Department of Education's Educational Support Services for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. The funds are designated specifically for Direct State Services under the Student Services line item, and will support the commission's ongoing efforts to promote Asian American history, culture, and educational programming. The commission's responsibilities include providing guidance to public and nonpublic schools on implementing historical and cultural programs about Asian and Asian American communities, developing curriculum guidelines in consultation with the Department of Education, and ensuring that social studies curricula accurately and inclusively represent Asian American experiences. The bill will take effect immediately upon enactment, allowing the commission to quickly access and utilize the additional funding to support its educational mission.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee (on 12/08/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A6199 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A6500/6199_I1.HTM |
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