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NJ S3292
Bill
Status
5/20/2024
Primary Sponsor
Parker Space
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AI Summary
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Establishes the "Parents' Bill of Rights Act" guaranteeing parents and guardians rights to review curricula, books, and educational materials, access student records, and obtain information about teachers, guest lecturers, and third-party entities receiving school funding or student data
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Requires schools to provide class syllabi and reading lists to parents before each school year begins and prohibits requiring parents to sign nondisclosure agreements to access educational materials
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Mandates schools notify parents of safety-related incidents occurring within 1,000 feet of school, including physical and sexual assaults, weapons, drug possession, police investigations, and crimes charged against school employees
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Requires written parental consent before collecting student biometric data or sensitive personal information, allowing student participation in assemblies, field trips, or extracurricular activities, and using any video, photo, or audio of the student
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Allows parents denied these rights to bring civil actions for injunctive relief and authorizes the Attorney General to seek injunctions against schools or districts that threaten or deny these rights
Legislative Description
"Parents' Bill of Rights Act"; requires public school and school district provide certain information to parents and guardians and obtain parental consent prior to taking certain actions.
Education
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee
5/20/2024