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Bill > S70
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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 provides that a student attending a public or nonpublic elementary or secondary school would not be required to wear a face mask while in any indoor or outdoor area of any building of, or while on the grounds of, the school which the student is attending. A student would also not be required to wear a face mask while present on a school bus. The bill would not prohibit a student from voluntarily wearing a face mask while in any indoor or outdoor area of any building of, or while on the grounds of, the school which the student is attending or while the student is present on a school bus.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits any public or nonpublic elementary or secondary school in New Jersey from requiring students to wear face masks, whether they are inside school buildings, on school grounds, or on school buses, though students are still permitted to wear masks voluntarily.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (8)
Jim Holzapfel (R)*,
Mike Testa (R)*,
Tony Bucco (R),
Kristin Corrado (R),
Declan O'Scanlon (R),
Joe Pennacchio (R),
Bob Singer (R),
Parker Space (R),
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S70 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S0500/70_I1.HTM |
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