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NJ A1281

NJ A1281
Requires school districts to include instruction on risks associated with social media and cell phone addiction in grades 6 through 12.


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Introduced
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026-2027 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill requires school districts to include instruction on the risks associated with social media and cell phone addiction in grades 6 through 12. Under current law, school districts are required to incorporate instruction on the responsible use of social media into the technology education curriculum of students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the district's implementation of the Core Curriculum Content Standards in Technology. This bill requires school districts to incorporate instruction on the risks associated with social media and cell phone addiction for students in grades 6 through 12 as part of the district's implementation of the New Jersey Student Learning Standards in Comprehensive Health and Physical Education. Under the bill, the instruction is to provide information in addition to what is required under current law concerning the potential negative impact cell phone addiction and social media use my have on a student's mental health, personal relationships, and personal development.

AI Summary

This bill requires school districts to expand their curriculum to include instruction on the risks associated with social media and cell phone addiction for students in grades 6 through 12, starting in the first full school year after the bill becomes law. Currently, this instruction is only mandated for grades 6 through 8 and focuses on responsible social media use within technology education. This bill shifts the instruction to Comprehensive Health and Physical Education and broadens its scope to cover not only responsible use and cyber safety but also the potential negative impacts of cell phone addiction and social media on a student's mental health, relationships, and personal development, going beyond what is currently required.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee (on 01/13/2026)

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