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NJ A1605
NJ A1605Prohibits board of education from providing instruction in family life education, sex education, sexual health, sexual orientation, or gender identity to students in preschool through grade four.
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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 prohibits a board of education from providing instruction in family life education, sex education, sexual health, sexual orientation, or gender identity to students enrolled in preschool through grade four. The bill also requires that the State Board of Education, within 30 days of the bill's effective date, revise the New Jersey Student Learning Standards in Comprehensive Health and Physical Education to reflect the bill's provisions
AI Summary
This bill prohibits any school board from teaching topics related to family life education, sex education, sexual health, sexual orientation, or gender identity to students in preschool through the fourth grade, which are the earliest years of formal schooling. Additionally, it mandates that the State Board of Education, which sets educational standards for the state, must update the New Jersey Student Learning Standards in Comprehensive Health and Physical Education within 30 days of the bill becoming law to align with this new restriction.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A1605 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A2000/1605_I1.HTM |
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