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NJ A2952
Bill
Status
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Erik Peterson
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AI Summary
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Students at New Jersey public colleges and universities may opt out of health, family life education, or sexual education class requirements by submitting a signed statement declaring the instruction conflicts with their conscience or sincerely held moral or religious beliefs
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Excused students cannot face penalties affecting course credit or graduation requirements
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The opt-out applies only when institutions require these classes and do not offer substitution options
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Mirrors existing New Jersey law (18A:35-4.7) that already provides similar protections to K-12 public school students
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Sponsored by Assemblymen Erik Peterson (District 23) and Jay Webber (District 26), pre-filed for the 2026 legislative session
Legislative Description
Excuses students with conflicts of conscience from certain class requirements of public institutions of higher education.
Higher Education
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee
1/13/2026