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NJ S1592
NJ S1592Prohibits school districts and public institutions of higher education from adopting policies that bar military members or veterans from addressing students.
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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
This bill prohibits schools districts and public institutions of higher education from adopting a policy, or otherwise engaging in a practice, that prohibits or in effect prevents any active member of the United States military or a veteran from speaking to or addressing students, sports teams, student clubs, or any other group or assemblage of students including, but not limited to, school-sponsored events, classes, school assemblies, and graduation ceremonies. A school district or public institution of higher education that is in violation of the provisions of the bill would be subject to reductions in State support. The bill also provides that a school district would forward to the appropriate executive county superintendent any correspondence between the district and an active member of the United States military or a veteran of the United States military who is seeking to speak or otherwise address students, sports teams, student clubs, or any other group or assemblage of students of the district.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that school districts and public institutions of higher education cannot enact policies or practices that prevent active military members or veterans from speaking to students in various settings, including assemblies, classes, and events. To ensure compliance, school districts must forward any correspondence with military members or veterans seeking to speak to students to their respective county superintendent. Furthermore, any violation by a school district could result in a reduction of its State aid, and violations by public higher education institutions could lead to the withholding of their State operating aid, with the Commissioner of Education and State Treasurer authorized to implement these financial penalties.
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/S1592 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S2000/1592_I1.HTM |
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