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NJ A3819
NJ A3819Requires 11th grade students to complete civics course as part of high school graduation requirements.
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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 beginning in the 2023-2024 school year, each board of education must provide a United States civics course for all 11th grade students. The course must prepare students to become effective citizens, voters, and members of their communities. The course must include content on the fundamental principles and processes of democracy, and the governments of the United States, New Jersey, and counties and municipalities located in the State. The bill also provides that beginning with the 2023-2024 grade 11 class, the State Board of Education must require that the local graduation requirements adopted by a board of education include one course in United States civics, as developed pursuant to the bill's provisions.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that starting with the 2023-2024 school year, all 11th-grade students in New Jersey must complete a United States civics course as a requirement for high school graduation, with the course designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills to be engaged citizens, voters, and community members by covering the core principles of democracy and the governmental structures of the United States, New Jersey, and its local subdivisions.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
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/A3819 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A4000/3819_I1.HTM |
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