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NJ ACR107
NJ ACR107Urges Department of Education to impose moratorium on new Student Learning Standards.
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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 resolution respectfully urges the Department of Education to impose a moratorium on the development and implementation of new Student Learning Standards for a period of two years. The most recent Student Learning Standards were adopted by the State Board of Education in June 2020, however there has been considerable discontent among parents and guardians with regards to the standards. As a result, there are numerous bills pending before the Legislature that may affect the Student Learning Standards. Additionally, the United States has been falling in the global education rankings, reaching its lowest level ever in overall competitiveness in the most recent administration of the Program for International Student Assessment. The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in significant learning loss for students around the State, exacerbating the United States' decline compared to other countries. It would be appropriate to impose a moratorium while the Legislature considers bills that may impact the Student Learning Standards and that would focus on addressing learning loss.
AI Summary
This resolution respectfully urges the Department of Education to pause the creation and implementation of new Student Learning Standards, which are guidelines for local school districts to develop their curriculum, for two years. This call for a pause comes after the current standards were adopted in June 2020, leading to significant dissatisfaction among parents and guardians, and with numerous legislative bills pending that could impact these standards. The resolution also highlights concerns about declining U.S. performance in international education rankings, particularly the Program for International Student Assessment (PISA), and the severe learning loss students experienced due to the COVID-19 pandemic, suggesting that a moratorium would allow the Legislature time to consider these pending bills and focus on addressing the learning loss.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (10)
Aura Dunn (R)*,
Gerry Scharfenberger (R)*,
Bob Auth (R),
Brian Bergen (R),
Robert Clifton (R),
Vicky Flynn (R),
Greg McGuckin (R),
Erik Peterson (R),
Brian Rumpf (R),
Jay Webber (R),
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly 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/ACR107 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/ACR/107_I1.HTM |
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