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NJ S4249
Bill
Status
3/3/2025
Primary Sponsor
Anthony M. Bucco
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AI Summary
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School districts must include age-appropriate instruction on the events of September 11, 2001 in elementary, middle, and high school curricula as part of New Jersey Student Learning Standards in Social Studies
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Required instruction topics include the historical context and timeline of the attacks, heroic actions of first responders, the sacrifice of United Flight 93 passengers, and the humanitarian response that followed
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Curriculum must address the global response to terrorism post-9/11, the balance between security and civil liberties, and strategies for teaching tolerance of different religions and cultures
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Each public school must annually organize a commemorative event to enhance student awareness of September 11, 2001, including age-appropriate discussions on conflict resolution and diversity
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The Commissioner of Education must provide school districts with sample learning activities and resources related to September 11, 2001
Legislative Description
Requires school districts to include information on events of September 11, 2001 as part of New Jersey Student Learning Standards in Social Studies; requires public schools to hold annual events commemorating September 11, 2001.
Education
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee
3/3/2025