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NJ AJR120

Joint Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/19/2026

Primary Sponsor

Carol Murphy

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates the last Friday in March of every year as "Social-Emotional Learning Day" in New Jersey
  • Encourages the study and integration of social-emotional learning (SEL) within schools, organizations, and communities statewide
  • Requests the Governor to annually issue a proclamation recognizing the day and calling on public officials and citizens to observe it with appropriate activities and programs
  • Defines SEL as the process of acquiring skills to understand and manage emotions, set positive goals, show empathy, maintain relationships, and make responsible decisions
  • Sponsored by Assemblywoman Carol A. Murphy (District 7, Burlington) and introduced February 19, 2026

Legislative Description

Designates last Friday in March of every year "Social-Emotional Learning Day."

Education

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee

2/19/2026

Committee Referrals

Education2/19/2026

Full Bill Text

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