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NJ A167
NJ A167Requires legislative approval of changes to core curriculum content standards and Statewide assessments.
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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
Under current law, the State Board of Education is directed to review and update the core curriculum content standards every five years. This bill provides that any update or revision made to the core curriculum content standards following the bill's effective date will require the approval of the Legislature. The State board must forward the update or revision to the Legislature, and the Legislature must adopt a concurrent resolution within 45 days of submission to approve or disapprove the update or revision. In the event that the Legislature adopts a concurrent resolution to approve the update or revision, it may be implemented. In the event that the Legislature adopts a concurrent resolution to disapprove the update or revision, it may not be implemented. Similarly, the bill requires that any revision made to a Statewide assessment or the adoption of a new Statewide assessment will also require the approval of the Legislature through the adoption of a concurrent resolution. In the event that the Legislature adopts a concurrent resolution to approve the revised or new Statewide assessment, it may be implemented. In the event that the Legislature adopts a concurrent resolution to disapprove the new or revised Statewide assessment, it may not be implemented.
AI Summary
This bill requires legislative approval for any changes to New Jersey's core curriculum content standards and Statewide assessments, which are standardized tests used to measure student achievement. Currently, the State Board of Education is responsible for updating the core curriculum every five years, but under this bill, any such updates or revisions, as well as any changes or new Statewide assessments, must be submitted to the Legislature. The Legislature then has 45 days to pass a concurrent resolution, which is a formal statement of opinion or will agreed upon by both the Senate and General Assembly, to either approve or disapprove the proposed changes; if the Legislature disapproves, the changes cannot be implemented.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A167 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A0500/167_I1.HTM |
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