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NJ S370

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/9/2024

Primary Sponsor

Joseph Pennacchio

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Origin

Senate

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • New Jersey public high schools (grades 9-12) must hold an annual assembly of at least 30 minutes in November coinciding with Veterans Day to provide information on U.S. military structure, branches, veteran contributions, ROTC, and service academies.

  • Schools must also hold a separate annual veterans appreciation event, which can include publicly honoring veterans, featuring a veteran speaker, or participating in an alternative educational initiative honoring military members.

  • Schools are required to consult with a local veterans' association when developing the veterans appreciation event.

  • The requirements take effect immediately and apply starting with the first full school year following enactment.

Legislative Description

"Transparency in Government Act;" provides for establishment of State public finance website; requires certain public entities receiving State funds to establish similar website; makes an appropriation.

State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee

1/9/2024

Committee Referrals

State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation1/9/2024

Full Bill Text

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