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NJ S3086
NJ S3086Requires board of education to provide an individual textbook for each student enrolled in class.
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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 requires that the board of education of a school district provide an individual textbook for each student enrolled in each class in the district which uses a textbook. The bill defines a textbook as any book, workbook or manual, or electronic textbook intended as the principal source of study for a given class. The purpose of this bill is to address the concern raised by the parents of students in some school districts that not all of the students in a particular class are being issued a textbook. This lack of a textbook puts students at a disadvantage in completing homework assignments and preparing for tests.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that every school district's board of education must provide one textbook for each student in any class that utilizes a textbook, defining a "textbook" broadly to include any book, workbook, manual, or electronic resource that serves as the primary study material for a class. This measure aims to address parental concerns that some students are not receiving their own textbooks, which can hinder their ability to complete assignments and prepare for tests.
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 |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S3086 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S3500/3086_I1.HTM |
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