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NJ S1044

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jon Bramnick

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands mandatory social media instruction from grades 6-8 to grades 6-12 in New Jersey public schools
  • Adds cell phone addiction to the curriculum alongside existing social media education requirements
  • Moves instruction from the technology education curriculum to the Comprehensive Health and Physical Education standards
  • Requires teaching about negative impacts on mental health, personal relationships, and personal development from social media and cell phone addiction
  • Directs the Commissioner of Education to provide school districts with sample learning activities and resources on responsible social media and cell phone use

Legislative Description

Requires school districts to include instruction on risks associated with social media and cell phone addiction in grades 6 through 12.

Education

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Education1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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