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NJ ACR18
NJ ACR18Opposes State Board of Education revised New Jersey Student Learning Standards for Comprehensive Health and Physical Education on sex education adopted on June 3, 2020.
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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 concurrent resolution opposes the State Board of Education revised New Jersey Student Leaning Standards in Comprehensive Health and Physical Education concerning sex education and calls upon the State board to revise these standards. On June 3, 2020, the State Board of Education readopted the New Jersey Student Learning Standards for Comprehensive Health and Physical Education that contained significant changes regarding the standards for sex education, including the inclusion of certain controversial topics on various social issues. This concurrent resolution conveys the Legislature's objections to the new sex education standards due to the fact that they are both age-inappropriate and significantly interfere with and erode a parent's right to determine whether a child is emotionally and intellectually prepared for instruction in sex education and whether the instruction provided is appropriate and comports with core family values and beliefs.
AI Summary
This concurrent resolution expresses the New Jersey Legislature's opposition to the State Board of Education's revised sex education standards within the New Jersey Student Learning Standards for Comprehensive Health and Physical Education, adopted on June 3, 2020. The Legislature argues that these revised standards include controversial social issues and content that is age-inappropriate, thereby infringing upon parents' fundamental right to guide their children's education on sensitive topics according to their family values and beliefs. The resolution calls for the State Board of Education to revise these standards, asserting that current protections like an opt-out provision are insufficient to prevent inadvertent exposure to graphic sexual lessons and that any state policy on sex education should prioritize parental autonomy and respect for family values.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
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/ACR18 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/ACR/18_I1.HTM |
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