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NJ A3711
NJ A3711Requires school districts to provide instruction on interacting with law enforcement as part of New Jersey Student Learning Standards in Social Studies.
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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 school districts to provide instruction on interacting with law enforcement in a manner marked by mutual cooperation and respect, and on the rights of individuals when interacting with a law enforcement official, as part of the implementation of the New Jersey Student Learning Standards in Social Studies, beginning with the 2018-2019 school year. The instruction must provide students with information on: the role and responsibilities of a law enforcement official in providing for public safety; an individual's responsibilities to comply with a directive from a law enforcement official; and an individual's rights under law in interacting with a law enforcement official. The bill directs the Commissioner of Education to appoint an advisory committee to assist in the development of a curriculum for the implementation of the instructional requirement, and details the organizations that are to serve on the advisory committee. The bill specifies that the curriculum must consist of two parts, with one part that includes age-appropriate instruction for students enrolled in grades kindergarten through four, and one part designed for the more rigorous instruction of students enrolled in grades five through 12.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that New Jersey school districts, starting in the 2018-2019 school year, must include instruction on how to interact with law enforcement officials respectfully and cooperatively, as well as information about individual rights during such interactions, as part of their Social Studies curriculum. This instruction will cover the duties of law enforcement officers in ensuring public safety, a person's obligation to follow lawful directives from an officer, and an individual's legal rights when encountering law enforcement. To help create this curriculum, the Commissioner of Education will form an advisory committee composed of representatives from various organizations, including law enforcement groups, civil liberties advocates, and educational associations. The curriculum will be divided into two parts: one for younger students in kindergarten through fourth grade, and a more advanced version for older students in fifth through twelfth grade.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee (on 01/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A3711 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A4000/3711_I1.HTM |
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