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NJ S555
NJ S555Provides that required instruction on sexual abuse and assault awareness and prevention in grades preschool through 12 include content on Internet safety and dangers of online predators.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Current law requires each school district to incorporate age-appropriate sexual abuse and assault awareness and prevention education in grades preschool through 12 as part of the district's implementation of the New Jersey Student Learning Standards in Comprehensive Health and Physical Education. The bill amends this requirement to provide that the required educational content will include, among other subject matter, instruction on Internet safety and the dangers of online predators. The bill also includes the NewJersey Coalition Against Human Trafficking among the entities that the Commissioner of Education must consult when providing school districts with age-appropriate sample learning activities and resources in order to effectuate this section of law.
AI Summary
This bill requires that all New Jersey schools, from preschool through 12th grade, include instruction on Internet safety and the dangers posed by online predators as part of their existing curriculum on sexual abuse and assault awareness and prevention. This means that in addition to learning about preventing sexual abuse and assault, students will also be taught how to stay safe online and recognize the risks associated with individuals who might try to harm them through the internet. The bill also adds the New Jersey Coalition Against Human Trafficking to a list of organizations that the Commissioner of Education must consult when developing educational materials and resources for schools to ensure this new content is effectively delivered.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee (on 01/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S555 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S1000/555_I1.HTM |
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