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NJ S1259

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/9/2024

Primary Sponsor

James Beach

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Origin

Senate

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends N.J.S.18A:42-4 to expand the prohibition on distributing campaign literature to public school students from only school elections to include general and municipal elections as well

  • Prohibits giving students political literature in school buildings or on school grounds for the purpose of having them take it home or distribute it outside

  • Prohibits school officials or employees from directing students to engage in activities promoting, favoring, or opposing any candidate, bond issue, proposal, or public question at any election

  • Requires each board of education to prescribe rules to enforce these prohibitions

  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Prohibits distribution to students of literature that promotes, favors, or opposes candidacy of any candidate for election at any general, municipal, or school election.

Education

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee

1/9/2024

Committee Referrals

Education1/9/2024

Full Bill Text

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