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NJ S1957
NJ S1957Prohibits teaching staff members from inputting information and conversations regarding individually identifiable health information into third party software applications managed by entities engaging in partisan political activity.
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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 a teaching staff member employed by a board of education from inputting the individually identifiable health information of a student or members of a student's family, or conversations concerning such information, into a third party software application managed by an entity that engages in partisan political activity. The bill defines "individually identifiable health information" as any information, including genetic or vaccination information, relating to the past, present, or future physical or mental health or condition of an individual that either identifies the individual or could reasonably be used to identify the individual. The bill also defines "partisan political activity" as campaigning, fundraising, and electioneering on behalf of candidates or political parties.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits teaching staff members employed by a board of education from entering any health information that can identify a student or their family members, or any discussions about that information, into software applications owned by companies involved in partisan political activities, which are defined as campaigning, fundraising, or electioneering for political candidates or parties. "Individually identifiable health information" is broadly defined to include any details about a person's physical or mental health, past, present, or future, that could be used to identify them, such as genetic or vaccination records. The bill aims to protect sensitive student health data from being used for political purposes and will become effective at the start of the school year following its enactment.
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/S1957 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S2000/1957_I1.HTM |
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